Sheffield United vs Wrexham: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Wrexham travel to Bramall Lane on Saturday aiming to climb back into the Championship’s top six. Sheffield United seek to end a three-game winless run and return to the top half of the table.
Table context and recent form
Sheffield United sit 15th after 38 matches. They have 50 points, with 15 wins and 18 defeats.
Wrexham have 60 points from 38 games. They have won 16 times and suffered 10 defeats.
The Blades enjoyed a strong February, beating Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday and QPR. Recent fixtures have brought a draw at home to West Brom and a 2-1 loss at Norwich.
Wrexham followed three promotions with another impressive campaign. They lost 2-1 to Hull, beat Swansea 2-0, and then lost 3-1 at Watford in midweek.
- Sheffield United (last six in league): W L W D L D.
- Wrexham (last six in league): W W W L W L.
- Wrexham form across all competitions: W W L L W L.
Team news
Sheffield United will be without right-back Femi Seriki after his red card last week. Goalkeeper Michael Cooper remains sidelined.
Sam McCallum and Kalvin Phillips are also out. Adam Davies is expected in goal with Ki-Jana Hoever on the right of defence.
Patrick Bamford has nine goals in 20 Championship appearances and will lead the line. Gustavo Hamer is available again after serving a suspension.
Wrexham continue without Liberato Cacace, Matty James, Ben Sheaf and Kieffer Moore. Moore’s absence has pushed Sam Smith into the centre-forward role.
Nathan Broadhead and Oliver Rathbone featured in support. Josh Windass, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Jay Rodriguez remain options off the bench.
Manager Phil Parkinson has used a 3-4-3 shape. Zak Vyner has been used in a deeper midfield role alongside Lewis O’Brien.
Projected Sheffield United XI
- Davies
- Hoever, Tanganga, Bindon, Burrows
- Riedewald, Peck
- Brooks, O’Hare, Hamer
- Bamford (striker)
Projected Wrexham XI
- Okonkwo
- Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle
- Longman, O’Brien, Vyner, Thomason
- Broadhead, Smith, Windass
Match outlook and prediction
Sheffield United possess home strength and quality in attack. Wrexham remain dangerous and will press for a playoff spot.
Expect a tight, competitive game. Filmogaz.com predicts a draw, with both sides likely to share the points.
