FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Sheffield UtdRotates
58% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
MiddlesbroughRotates
64% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
Sheffield Utd
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Middlesbrough
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Sheffield Utd
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Middlesbrough
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the CHA land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
About this match
Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough in the Championship on 26 Dec 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 12:30pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough?
- Our predicted XIs for Sheffield Utd and Middlesbrough are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough kick off?
- Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough kicks off at 12:30pm GMT on 26 Dec 2026.