Sheffield United chase fourth straight win over Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers meet Sheffield United at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Wednesday 4:45am (EFL Championship). Sheffield United have won the last three against Bolton Wanderers.
The big picture
Bolton Wanderers come in 18th on the ladder with 17 points; Sheffield United are 10th on 22. Sheffield United are the side higher up the table.
Bolton Wanderers are 5–8–2 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.9 against.
Sheffield United are 6–4–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Bolton Wanderers have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Derby County 1–3.
Sheffield United have won three of their last five and most recently beat Preston North End 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 115 times on our records since 1893: Bolton Wanderers 47, Sheffield United 46, 22 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Sheffield United won 3–2 at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United have won the last three against Bolton Wanderers.
Biggest margin between these two: Sheffield United by 6 goals in 1902-03 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Bolton Wanderers, watch Sam Dalby (6 goals in 2026-27) and Thierry Gale (3 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For Sheffield United, watch Patrick Bamford (5 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Sydie Peck (4 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
At Toughsheet Community Stadium
Bolton Wanderers have won 2 of their last 7 at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Sheffield United have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
