Sheffield United v Bristol City

Sheffield United v Bristol City: what the numbers say

Sheffield United meet Bristol City at Bramall Lane, Sunday 2:00am (EFL Championship). Sheffield United have won 30 of the 55 meetings with Bristol City since 1906.

30–15

head to head

Sheffield United have won 30 of the 55 meetings with Bristol City since 1906.

goals — biggest win in the fixture

Biggest margin between these two: Sheffield United by 4 goals in 1958-59 (4–0).

0.5 v 0.4

goals a game

Key match-up: Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) averages 0.5 goals a game to Scott Twine's 0.4 (Bristol City).

0.4 v 0.3

assists a game

Key match-up: Rio Cardines (Bristol City) averages 0.4 assists a game to Joe Rothwell's 0.3 (Sheffield United).

assists in 2026-27

Rio Cardines has 6 assists in 15 games for Bristol City in 2026-27.

9/20

at Bramall Lane

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

0.5

goals a game

Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) is averaging 0.5 goals a game in 2026-27.

0.3

goals a game

Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is averaging 0.3 goals a game in 2026-27.

Head to head

30Sheffield United

10Draws

15Bristol City

55 meetings since 1906 · average score Sheffield United 1.8, Bristol City 1.2

18 Oct 26Sheffield United1–0Ashton Gate

7 Apr 26Bristol City1–0Ashton Gate

10 Aug 25Bristol City4–1Bramall Lane

13 May 25Sheffield United3–02nd Leg - Sheffield United advance 6-0 on aggregate · Bramall Lane

9 May 25Sheffield United3–01st Leg · Ashton Gate

12 Mar 25Draw1–1Bramall Lane

Last line-ups

Official team lists aren't out yet — they usually land a day or two before the game. These are each side's line-ups from their last game (Sheffield United v Preston North End, Wed, 4 Nov · Bristol City v Norwich City, Sat, 7 Nov).

Sheffield United v Bristol City: what the numbers say

Sheffield United meet Bristol City at Bramall Lane, Sunday 2:00am (EFL Championship). Sheffield United have won 30 of the 55 meetings with Bristol City since 1906.

The big picture

Sheffield United come in 10th on the ladder with 22 points; Bristol City are 17th on 18. 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.

Bristol City are 5–7–3 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.6 against.

Form

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

Bristol City have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Norwich City 0–5.

Head to head

These sides have met 55 times on our records since 1906: Sheffield United 30, Bristol City 15, 10 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), Sheffield United won 1–0 at Ashton Gate.

Biggest margin between these two: Sheffield United by 4 goals in 1958-59 (4–0).

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 Bristol City, watch Scott Twine (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Dominic Ballard (0.3 goals a game 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.

Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.

Sheffield United v Bristol City: what the numbers say

Sheffield United meet Bristol City at Bramall Lane, Sunday 2:00am (EFL Championship). Sheffield United have won 30 of the 55 meetings with Bristol City since 1906.