Sheffield United v Wolverhampton Wanderers: mid-table movers eye play-off push | OneFootball

Sheffield United host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship at Bramall Lane on Sunday, 13 September 2026, with one point between the sides and an early nudge towards the play-off picture in view.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have the edge in the recent head-to-head, winning seven of the last 11 to Sheffield United's three, with one draw. The hosts are 10th on nine points, the visitors 11th on eight.

Form is encouraging on both sides. The Blades have three wins in their last five games, including a response at Blackburn after losing to Norwich. Wolves have also won three of five in all competitions and drew at Birmingham last time in the league.

Injuries shape selection. For Sheffield United, Tahith Chong, Harrison Burrows, Femi Seriki and Ryan Oné are listed as injured. Wolves have Kieran Trippier, Jeanricner Bellegarde, Rafiki Said Ahamada and Yerson Mosquera sidelined.

On the numbers, Wolves have scored 13 goals in five league games, with 53% possession and 84.31% passing accuracy, plus strong wide output from 66 open play crosses at 22.73% accuracy, though they have yet to keep a clean sheet after conceding 10. The Blades are balanced at eight scored and eight conceded with two clean sheets, 41% possession and 46.51% shooting accuracy, so may look to keep a compact shape and break. Key threats include Fer López (three league goals) and Raúl Jiménez (two) for Wolves, with Patrick Bamford and Thomas Cannon on two each for the Blades.

A home win would lift the Blades to 12 points and could move them towards the top six. Victory for Wolves would take them to 11 and keep them in touch with the play-off places.