Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion: mid-table push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Sheffield United host West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday, 7 March 2026 at Bramall Lane, with the hosts eyeing the top half and the visitors looking to pull further clear of the relegation scrap.

Recent meetings have been even, with five wins each and two draws across recent games. Sheffield United sit 13th on 48 points, while West Bromwich Albion are 21st with 35.

The Blades come in with three wins from five league outings, including a 2-0 victory at QPR, while West Bromwich Albion are winless in five after defeats at Oxford United and against Coventry City, plus draws with Charlton Athletic and Birmingham City.

Kalvin Phillips is suspended for the hosts. The Blades also have Sam McCallum, Tom Davies, Jamie Shackleton and goalkeeper Michael Cooper sidelined. West Bromwich Albion are without Karlan Ahearne-Grant, Michael Johnston, Chris Mepham, Nathaniel Phillips and goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.

Both teams average 52% possession this season. The Blades have scored 50 league goals, with Gustavo Hamer leading the Championship for assists with 10 and Callum O'Hare on nine goals. West Bromwich Albion deliver a high volume of open-play crosses and have 10 headed goals, so wide service could be their route to unsettling the Blades' defence.

A home win would take the Blades to 51 points and could lift them into the top half. Three points for West Bromwich Albion would move them to 38 and may open up valuable breathing space above the relegation places.