The big picture

Sheffield United come in 10th on the ladder with 22 points; Watford are 20th on 15. Sheffield United have the higher position to protect.

Sheffield United are 6–4–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.

Watford are 4–8–3 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.5 against.

Form

Sheffield United have won three of their last five and most recently beat Preston North End 3–2.

Watford have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Middlesbrough 0–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2006: Sheffield United 7, Watford 1, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Sheffield United won 2–0 at Vicarage Road.

Sheffield United have won the last five against Watford.

Biggest margin between these two: Sheffield United by 2 goals in 2025-26 (2–0).

Players to watch

For Sheffield United, watch Patrick Bamford (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Sydie Peck (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Watford, watch Amin Nabizada (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Myron Boadu (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Bramall Lane

Sheffield United have won 9 of their last 20 at Bramall Lane.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Sheffield United go in as clear favourites.