Stoke City v Sheffield Utd: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Stoke City take 10 points from their last 6; Sheffield Utd have 8 from theirs.
- They have met 10 times, with 2 wins for Stoke City, 6 for Sheffield Utd and 2 draws.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City | LLWWDW | 10/18 | 1.1 | 1.45 | 50% | 53% |
| Sheffield Utd | DDWLWL | 8/18 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 63% | 63% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Stoke City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
- Stoke City wins
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Sheffield Utd wins
- 2
- Meetings
- 2
- 29 Dec 2025 Stoke City 1–2 Sheffield Utd
- 6 Dec 2025 Sheffield Utd 4–0 Stoke City
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Season Stats Compared
| Stoke City | Stat | Sheffield Utd |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 11 | Won | 17 |
| 8 | Drawn | 9 |
| 21 | Lost | 14 |
| 28% | Win rate | 43% |
| 1.1 | Goals per game | 1.6 |
| 1.45 | Conceded per game | 1.3 |
| 25% | Clean sheets | 25% |
| 33% | Failed to score | 20% |
| 50% | Both teams scored | 63% |
| 53% | Over 2.5 goals | 63% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Stoke City perform at home against how Sheffield Utd travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City at home | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35% | 1.45 | 1.3 |
| Sheffield Utd away | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42% | 1.37 | 1.26 |
Key Players 2026/27
Stoke City
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Galbraith | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J. Devenny | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Bocat | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Johnson | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Hirst | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sheffield Utd
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Bamford | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Cannon | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Tanganga | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sydie Peck | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Donovan | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Stoke City
- 10 S. Thomas — 45 apps, 11 assists
- 7 M. Manhoef — 45 apps, 4 assists
- 5 D. Mubama — 26 apps, 1 assists
- 4 L. Baker — 17 apps, 1 assists
- 3 B. Wilmot — 34 apps, 0 assists
Sheffield Utd
- 12 P. Bamford — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 8 C. O'Hare — 45 apps, 8 assists
- 6 A. Brooks — 39 apps, 2 assists
- 6 T. Campbell — 34 apps, 2 assists
- 6 T. Cannon — 36 apps, 2 assists
Recent Results
Stoke City
- 12 Sep Watford 1–2 Stoke City
- 8 Sep Cardiff 1–1 Stoke City
- 5 Sep Stoke City 4–0 Charlton
- 1 Sep Stoke City 1–0 Norwich
- 29 Aug Wolves 4–1 Stoke City
Sheffield Utd
- 13 Sep Sheffield Utd 0–1 Wolves
- 8 Sep Blackburn 1–2 Sheffield Utd
- 5 Sep Sheffield Utd 1–3 Norwich
- 1 Sep Sheffield Utd 3–2 Bolton
- 29 Aug Cardiff 2–2 Sheffield Utd
Stoke City v Sheffield Utd FAQs
- When is Stoke City v Sheffield Utd?
- Kick-off is 12:30pm on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Bet365 Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 0 for Stoke City, 2 for Sheffield Utd, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Stoke City are 10th on 10 points; Sheffield Utd are 14th on 9.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Stoke City games and 63% of Sheffield Utd games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% and 63% respectively.