Sheffield Utd lineup @ Portsmouth

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Sheffield Utd's expected lineup at Portsmouth, Wed 14 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Cooper (11); Tanganga (11), McGuinness (8), McCallum (7), Norrington-Davies (6); Peck (10), Rothwell (8), Choudhury (6); Bamford (9), Donovan (7), Cannon (7). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Lincoln match on 10 Oct.

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Sheffield Utd predicted lineup vs Portsmouth

MOST USED XI

Sheffield Utd's expected lineup away at Portsmouth in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: Cooper in goal, a back four of Tanganga, McGuinness, McCallum and Norrington-Davies, and Bamford, Donovan and Cannon further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 15 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: McCallum.
  • Based on starts across 12 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 14th in the CHA on 12 points from 9 games. They have W2 D0 L3 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 15 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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4-4-2
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4-2-2-2
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3-4-2-1
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4-2-3-1 at home · 4-4-2 away

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Based on 12 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Sheffield Utd's expected lineup?
Sheffield Utd's expected lineup away at Portsmouth in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: Cooper in goal, a back four of Tanganga, McGuinness, McCallum and Norrington-Davies, and Bamford, Donovan 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, Tanganga, McGuinness, McCallum, Norrington-Davies, Peck, Rothwell, Choudhury, Bamford, Donovan, Cannon.
Who started Sheffield Utd's last match?
Sheffield Utd's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-2-2): M. Cooper, H. Choudhury, J. Tanganga, L. Kitching, S. McCallum, Sydie Peck, J. Rothwell, T. Chong, B. Brereton, T. Cannon, P. Bamford.
What was Sheffield Utd's last result?
Sheffield Utd beat Lincoln 3–0 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did Sheffield Utd last win?
Sheffield Utd last won on 10 Oct 2026, beating Lincoln 3–0.
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 11 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 6 of their 11 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 11 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 11 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 10 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 9 matches.
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