Bristol City FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Ashton Gate.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lewis Smith
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Rob Hyde (England)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Coventry City FC 46 95 2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84 3 Millwall FC 46 83 4 Southampton FC 46 80 5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80 6 Hull City AFC 46 73 7 Wrexham AFC 46 71 8 Derby County FC 46 69 9 Norwich City FC 46 65 10 Birmingham City FC 46 64 11 Swansea City AFC 46 64 12 Bristol City FC 46 62 13 Sheffield United FC 46 60 14 Preston North End FC 46 60 15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58 16 Watford FC 46 57 17 Stoke City FC 46 55 18 Portsmouth FC 46 55 19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53 20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52 21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51 22 Oxford United FC 46 47 23 Leicester City FC 46 46 24 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 06 Apr Sheffield United FC H 1–0 W 03 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 2–1 W 21 Mar West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–1 L 14 Mar Middlesbrough FC A 1–1 D 10 Mar Leicester City FC A 0–2 L 07 Mar Coventry City FC H 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 06 Apr Bristol City FC A 0–1 L 03 Apr Swansea City AFC H 3–3 D 21 Mar Wrexham AFC H 1–2 L 14 Mar Birmingham City FC A 1–1 D 11 Mar Norwich City FC A 1–2 L 07 Mar West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–1 D Season Stats
Bristol City FC Sheffield United FC #12 Position #13 62 Points 60 46 Played 46 17 / 11 / 18 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 22 59 Scored 66 59 Conceded 66 +0 GD +0 1.35 PPG 1.30 37% Win % 39% Key Stats
38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history30% Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season22% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this seasonBristol City FC are 12th (62 pts). Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts).
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Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bristol City FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
- 4' The referee shows Bristol City FC player a card on 4.
- 9' Bristol City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 9.
- 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sydie Peck made 354 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sheffield United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Sheffield United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 20.
- 23' GOAL! Mark Sykes scores on 23.
- 28' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Rothwell suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Gustavo Hamer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 31 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 43' Bristol City FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Leo Hjelde departs to be replaced by Andre Brooks.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Davies, as he is very good at scoring at Ashton Gate with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 66' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Andre Brooks gets a card.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Patrick Bamford. He receives a card.
- 74' Another substitution for Bristol City FC to replace Emil Riis Jakobsen by Delano Burgzorg on 74 minute.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for George Earthy. He replaces Max Bird on 75 minute.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Ki-Jana Hoever. He replaces Femi Seriki on 80 minute.
- 82' Another substitution for Bristol City FC to replace Mark Sykes by Sam Bell on 82 minute.
- 87' Callum O'Hare has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sydie Peck on 87 minute.
- 89' The Bristol City FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Twine departs to be replaced by Tomi Horvat.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.
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Bristol City FC
4-2-3-1Starting XI- 3
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Max Bird ↓ George Earthy 75'
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Scott Twine ↓ Tomi Horvat 89'
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Mark Sykes ↓ Sam Bell 82'
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Bench- 32
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Delano Burgzorg ↑ 74'
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Tomi Horvat ↑ 89'
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Sam Bell ↑ 82'
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George Earthy ↑ 75'
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Coach Roy HodgsonSheffield United FC
5-3-2Starting XI- 17
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Joe Rothwell ↓ Ollie Arblaster 74'
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Femi Seriki ↓ Ki-Jana Hoever 80'
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Leo Hjelde ↓ Andre Brooks 46'
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Sydie Peck ↓ Callum O'Hare 87'
Bench- 44
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Callum O'Hare ↑ 87'
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Gustavo Hamer ↑ 46'
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Ki-Jana Hoever ↑ 80'
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Ollie Arblaster ↑ 74'
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Andre Brooks ↑ 46'
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Coach Chris Wilder -
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
2026-04-06 Bristol City FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC W 2026-04-03 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Bristol City FC W 2026-03-21 Bristol City FC 0–1 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2026-03-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Bristol City FC D 2026-03-10 Leicester City FC 2–0 Bristol City FC L 2026-03-07 Bristol City FC 0–2 Coventry City FC LSheffield United FC Form
2026-04-06 Bristol City FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2026-04-03 Sheffield United FC 3–3 Swansea City AFC D 2026-03-21 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Wrexham AFC L 2026-03-14 Birmingham City FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC D 2026-03-11 Norwich City FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L 2026-03-07 Sheffield United FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D