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Sheffield Utd predicted lineup vs BoltonMOST USED XI
Sheffield Utd's expected lineup at home to Bolton in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Cooper in goal, a back four of McGuinness, Tanganga, Seriki and McCallum, and Bamford and Cannon further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKCooper
- DEFMcGuinness
- DEFTanganga
- DEFSeriki
- DEFMcCallum
- MIDRothwell
- MIDO'Hare
- MIDPeck
- MIDDonovan
- FWDBamford
- FWDCannon
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- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 5 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.
4-2-3-1 at home · 4-4-2 away
Most Common Sheffield Utd Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Sheffield Utd vs Bolton
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- What is Sheffield Utd's expected lineup today?
- Sheffield Utd's expected lineup at home to Bolton in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Cooper in goal, a back four of McGuinness, Tanganga, Seriki and McCallum, and Bamford and Cannon further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Cooper, McGuinness, Tanganga, Seriki, McCallum, Rothwell, O'Hare, Peck, Donovan, Bamford, Cannon.
- Who started Sheffield Utd's last match?
- Sheffield Utd's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Championship (4-4-2): M. Cooper, J. Tanganga, M. McGuinness, J. Baptiste, S. McCallum, R. Donovan, Sydie Peck, J. Rothwell, C. O'Hare, P. Bamford, T. Cannon.
- What was Sheffield Utd's last result?
- Sheffield Utd drew with Cardiff 2–2 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Sheffield Utd last win?
- Sheffield Utd last won on 25 Aug 2026, beating Blackburn 2–1.
- 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?
- J. Rothwell leads with 5 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 3 of their 5 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 4 matches.
- Which Sheffield Utd defender has started the most this season?
- Mark McGuinness has made the most starts as defender for Sheffield Utd this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Sheffield Utd midfielder has started the most this season?
- Joe Rothwell has made the most starts as midfielder for Sheffield Utd this season, starting 5 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 4 matches.
Sheffield Utd vs Bolton
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