Sunderland vs Sheffield United

All you need to know ahead of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Sunderland and Sheffield United.

The Black Cats fight with the Blades! Catch our Championship League odds series, which features our Sunderland-Sheffield prediction and pick.

Back the visitors to win this one. In 36 matches played in the Championship, the Blades have found the back of the net 56 times, 37 of which coming from assists. Sunderland will surely look to get the best results at home, but Sheffield’s edge on both offense and defense will be seen in this game. In their last six in the Championship, Sheffield was defeated four times. In addition, James McAtee and Anel Ahmedhodžić have six goal involvements for the Blades. However, Billy Sharp, Ciaran Clark, and George Baldock should be careful in picking fouls, as another yellow card will have them suspended for the next games. Anthony Patterson, who has 11 clean sheets and one assist in this campaign, will be the starting goalie for Sunderland. However, the Blades were caught in a rut in their last few games. Sheffield United has been making a remarkable run of their own, ranking second in the league to safely give them a promotion to the Premier League. The Mackems post the 17th-best record when playing at home, earning 23 points out of 17 games played in the Stadium of Light. Jack Clarke leads the team in assists with six, while Ellis Simms and Patrick Roberts have nine goal contributions for the team. Sunderland now ranks 12th in the Championship, earning 52 points from 36 matches played.

George Baldock, Tommy Doyle, James McAtee and Daniel Jebbison come in for Jayden Bogle, Oliver Norwood, John Fleck and Oli McBurnie. Sheffield United starting ...

[Key man behind Newcastle United interest in Sheffield United's Iliman Ndiaye as West Ham keen](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-everton-west-ham-ndiaye-26468718) ['Fearless' Man City pair Doyle and McAtee ready to provide Sheffield United promotion spark](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-city-doyle-mcatee-united-26466307) [Paul Heckingbottom clarifies loan agreement with Man City pair Tommy Doyle and James McAtee](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/james-mcatee-tommy-doyle-heckingbottom-26461945) [For all the latest news, opinion and features from Bramall Lane, visit Yorkshire Live's dedicated Sheffield United page here](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/sheffield-united-fc) [follow live updates and everything that happens right here on our matchday blog from the Stadium of Light](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/sunderland-sheffield-united-tv-live-26474328). [Sunderland vs Sheffield United LIVE: TV channel, team news and updates from Stadium of Light](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/sunderland-sheffield-united-tv-live-26474328) [Heckingbottom](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/paul-heckingbottom) has handed in his teamsheet and has made four changes to his [Sheffield United](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/sheffield-united-fc) starting line-up. To do that, they will need to address their recent form and return to winning ways after Saturday's defeat to Luton means they enter this fixture off the back of four league defeats in six matches. Opportunity knocks once more for Sheffield United as they travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland.

Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light – despite taking the lead.

RECAP: Sunderland 1 (Michut, 30) Sheffield United 2 (McAtee, 45) (Doyle, 61) Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light – despite taking a first-half lead. Sunderland 1 Sheffield United 2: Highlights as Cats are beaten after Tommy Doyle and James McAtee goals

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has left fans completely perplexed after turning up to watch Sunderland vs Sheffield United.

[Ousmane Dembele](/ousmane-dembele), [Sunderland](/sunderland), [Barcelona](/barcelona), [Sheffield United](/sheffield-united) [Ousmane Dembele got a standing ovation at the Nou Camp after masterclass, he's turned it around](/football/ousmane-dembele-barcelona-standing-ovation-xavi-hernandez-988616-20230126) [Ousmane Dembele Left Barcelona Squad 'Stunned' With Joke Request After Signing New Deal](/football/ousmane-dembele-left-barcelona-squad-stunned-with-joke-request-20220718) [Ousmane Dembele's appearance in World Cup final could be the worst 41 minutes in football history](/football/ousmane-dembele-world-cup-final-france-argentina-performance-906803-20221218) [Frenkie de Jong dusts Ousmane Dembele in sprint, nobody knew he was this fast](/football/frenkie-de-jong-ousmane-dembele-sprint-barcelona-20220809) Dembele congratulated his pal when they beat Wycombe Wanderers in the League One play-off final to secure promotion to the Championship. And just after half-time, the Sky cameras panned to Dembele in the crowd, sat alongside two people. Sunderland hosted Sheff United in the Championship at the Stadium of Light, with the game shown live on Sky Sports. One might think he'd be at home recovering and yet Dembele was spending his Wednesday night up in the North East of England. Ousmane Dembele spent his Wednesday night watching Sunderland vs Sheffield United in the Championship

Sunderland face Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light – and we've got all the action covered.

Sunderland had just enjoyed a bit of possession at the start of the half, before Sheffield United won a free-kick on the edge of the hosts’ box. [Luton Town](/topic/luton-town) on Saturday – they’re final match before March’s international break. The following free-kick caused a bit of panic in the Sheffield United box before they managed to clear.

TONY Mowbray has named an unchanged starting XI for the game against Sheffield United after the impressive win at Norwich City.

Paul Heckingbottom has made four changes to his Sheffield United team in the back of the home defeat to Luton. [Black Cats](http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland) in place of Ellis Taylor but, as expected, the game has come too soon for Amad Diallo, who again misses out. TONY Mowbray has named an unchanged starting XI for the game against Sheffield United after the impressive win at Norwich City.

Sunderland face Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light – and we've got all the action covered.

Lihadji went down in the box and the home crowd appealed for a penalty. Another City loanee then scored the winner as Tommy Doyle’s free-kick went straight in just after the hour mark. [Manchester City](/topic/manchester-city) loanee James McAtee found space in the box and converted with a low finish.

Sheffield United remain on course for automatic promotion after a hard-fought Championship victory over Sunderland.

Post update - Home3 - Away11 The Sunderland defence protested, as Berge had clearly been in an offside position, but the goal stood. - Shots He took the pass with a silken touch, feinted, and then stroked the ball into the far corner for a top-class finish.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light as Tommy Doyle ...

We can't be fearful, we are in a fantastic position in the league and in the quarter-final of the cup." This week could be a huge week in careers for the players and the history of the club, that is what we are playing for. We showed good mentality to get back into it, the energy and bravery we wanted to show. To concede the way we did was a kick in the teeth. We were really bright, brave and sharp with the ball. We scored a really good goal, the timing of their first goal was damaging for us.

Why recover from your injury in sunny Barcelona when you could be at the Stadium of Light?That's clearly what Barca forward Ousmane Dembele thought wh.

Opt in via app and bet 5 x £5 (odds 2.00+) on Cheltenham from 13:00 UK time on 10.03.23 until 13:30 UK time on the 17.03.23. Card payments only. [SEE ALL CHELTENHAM ](https://talksport.com/sport/betting-tips/839604/free-bets-and-new-customer-offers/) [FREE BETS HERE](https://talksport.com/sport/betting-tips/1353771/cheltenham-festival-free-bets-new-customer-sign-up-offers/) 18+ New customers only. [Barca](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113445/barcelona/) forward [Ousmane Dembele](https://talksport.com/who/ousmane-dembele/) thought when he made the decision to go and watch Sunderland host Sheffield United on Wednesday. [Will Ferrell was at Loftus Road](https://talksport.com/football/efl/1332387/will-ferrell-sunderland-queens-park-rangers-twitter/) to watch QPR play Sunderland in February.

Sky Sports cameras picked up the France international enjoying the game on Wednesday night, surprising fans with his presence.

Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. They duly got it, with Tommy Doyle netting in the 61st minute after his wide free-kick creeped in without a touch from anyone else. Currently out injured with a hamstring injury, Dembele hasn't played for Barcelona since January.