Sheffield Utd lineup @ Preston
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Sheffield Utd's expected lineup at Preston, Tue 3 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 16 matches): Cooper (15); Tanganga (15), Choudhury (9), McGuinness (9); Peck (12), Brereton (10), Cannon (10), Rothwell (9), Donovan (8). Out: Kitching, Bamford. Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Wrexham match on 30 Oct.
What Wilder said before the next match
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Next presser expected before Preston, Tue 3 Nov.
Latest Sheffield Utd moves
All clubs →Quiet since 24 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERIngs leaves for Wycombe24 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERUkaki goes out on loan to Botev Plovdiv7 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERZätterström goes out on loan to Raków Częstochowa7 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERAyew signs from Leicester6 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFEREyob-Abraha leaves for Cracovia Krakow2 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERKitching joins on loan from Coventry31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERCurtis goes out on loan to Cambridge United31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERO'Hare leaves for Wrexham31 Aug · Transfer
Sheffield Utd predicted lineup vs Preston
2 UNAVAILABLESheffield Utd are without Kitching and Bamford away at Preston in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 16 official matches is: Cooper in goal, a back four of Tanganga, Choudhury, Kitching and McGuinness, and Bamford leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Kitching (Suspended), Bamford (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 16 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sheffield Utd, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Sheffield Utd are 10th in the CHA on 19 points from 13 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.
- DEFKitchingYellow Cards (5)Suspended
- FWDOnéInactiveOut
- DEFDohertyInjuryOut
- DEFShackletonHealth problemsOut
- FWDBamfordInactiveOut
4-2-3-1 at home · 4-4-2 away
Most Common Sheffield Utd Starting XI
Based on 16 official matches this season
- CooperGK · 15 starts
- TangangaDEF · 15 starts
- ChoudhuryDEF · 9 starts
- KitchingDEF · 9 starts
- McGuinnessDEF · 9 starts
- PeckMID · 12 starts
- BreretonMID · 10 starts
- CannonMID · 10 starts
- RothwellMID · 9 starts
- DonovanMID · 8 starts
- BamfordFWD · 11 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDCannon1/1 penalties scored
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Sheffield Utd @ Preston
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Sheffield Utd
- What is Sheffield Utd's expected lineup?
- Sheffield Utd are without Kitching and Bamford away at Preston in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 16 official matches is: Cooper in goal, a back four of Tanganga, Choudhury, Kitching and McGuinness, and Bamford leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-4-2): Cooper, Tanganga, Choudhury, Kitching (suspended), McGuinness, Peck, Brereton, Cannon, Rothwell, Donovan, Bamford (out).
- Who started Sheffield Utd's last match?
- Sheffield Utd's starting XI on 30 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-4-2): M. Cooper, H. Choudhury, J. Tanganga, L. Kitching, H. Burrows, T. Chong, Sydie Peck, K. Phillips, R. Donovan, J. Ayew, B. Brereton.
- What was Sheffield Utd's last result?
- Sheffield Utd beat Wrexham 1–0 on 30 Oct 2026.
- When did Sheffield Utd last win?
- Sheffield Utd last won on 30 Oct 2026, beating Wrexham 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Sheffield Utd?
- T. Cannon has taken the most penalties for Sheffield Utd this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Sheffield Utd this season?
- M. Cooper leads with 15 starts for Sheffield Utd across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Sheffield Utd use most often?
- Sheffield Utd have used a 4-4-2 in 9 of their 15 matches this season.
- Which Sheffield Utd goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Michael Cooper has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sheffield Utd this season, starting 15 matches.
- Which Sheffield Utd defender has started the most this season?
- Japhet Tanganga has made the most starts as defender for Sheffield Utd this season, starting 15 matches.
- Which Sheffield Utd midfielder has started the most this season?
- Sydie Peck has made the most starts as midfielder for Sheffield Utd this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Sheffield Utd forward has started the most this season?
- Patrick Bamford has made the most starts as forward for Sheffield Utd this season, starting 11 matches.
Sheffield Utd past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Championship | 3rd | 28 | 8 | 10 | 90 |
| 2023-24 | Premier League | 20th | 3 | 7 | 28 | 16 |
| 2022-23 | Championship | 2nd | 28 | 7 | 11 | 91 |
| 2021-22 | Championship | 5th | 21 | 12 | 13 | 75 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 20th | 7 | 2 | 29 | 23 |
Sheffield Utd away to Preston
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