Championship · 2026-27 · Matchday 9
Sat 10 Oct, 15:00 BST · Bramall Lane, Sheffield
Sheffield United3–0Lincoln City
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Sheffield United 3-0 Lincoln City: recap
Headline: Sheffield United 3-0 Lincoln City: recap
Final: Sheffield United 3-0 Lincoln City at Bramall Lane.
Table implications: Updated standings reflect this result..
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Sheffield United vs Lincoln City: Matchday 9 preview
Headline: Sheffield United vs Lincoln City: Matchday 9 preview
Sheffield United meet Lincoln City at Bramall Lane (Oct 10, 2026, 3:00 PM).
Likely Sheffield United XI: Michael Cooper, Matt Doherty, Japhet Tanganga, Hamza Choudhury, Ben Mee, Ollie Arblaster, Joe Rothwell, Romelle Donovan, Danny Ings, Thomas Cannon, Jordan Ayew.
Likely Lincoln City XI: George Wickens, Adam Reach, Andrei Coubiș, Adam Jackson, Ryley Towler, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Dom Jefferies, Reeco Hackett, James Collins, Mikkel Ladefoged.
Availability notes: Mason Melia: injured; Tendayi Darikwa: injured; Thomas Hamer: injured; Femi Seriki: injured; Ryan Oné: injured; Tyrese Campbell: injured; Harrison Burrows: injured; Sam McCallum: injured.
Forecast at kickoff: light drizzle, 12°C / 53°F (feels like 6°C / 43°F), 92% chance of rain, wind 28 km/h.
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Angle to note (informational only, not betting advice): market is close; live tactical battle expected.
Expected goals
xG: 0.60 – 1.30
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Player xG
| Player | xG | xA | xGOT | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkel Ladefoged · Lincoln City | 0.88 | — | 0.27 | — | 6.3 |
| Patrick Bamford · Sheffield United | 0.26 | 0.06 | 1.62 | — | 8.8 |
| Freddie Draper · Lincoln City | 0.15 | — | — | — | 5.7 |
| Joe Rothwell · Sheffield United | 0.12 | 0.03 | — | — | 7.4 |
| Tahith Chong · Sheffield United | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.14 | — | 8.1 |
| Robert Street · Lincoln City | 0.08 | 0.45 | — | — | 6.4 |
| Adam Reach · Lincoln City | 0.07 | 0.18 | 0.07 | — | 6.8 |
| Sydie Peck · Sheffield United | 0.06 | 0.12 | — | — | 7.1 |
| Deji Elerewe · Lincoln City | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.30 | — | 6.2 |
| Ben Brereton · Sheffield United | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.04 | — | 8.3 |
| Ben House · Lincoln City | 0.04 | 0.01 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Thomas Cannon · Sheffield United | 0.04 | 0.02 | — | — | 6.5 |
| Conor McGrandles · Lincoln City | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | — | 6.1 |
| Jordan Ayew · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sonny Bradley · Lincoln City | — | 0.01 | — | — | 6.0 |
| Adam Davies · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaïro Riedewald · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| Callum Elder · Lincoln City | — | 0.60 | — | — | 6.3 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene · Lincoln City | — | 0.20 | — | — | 6.8 |
| Hamza Choudhury · Sheffield United | — | 0.10 | — | — | 7.1 |
| Tyrese Campbell · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| Japhet Tanganga · Sheffield United | — | 0.01 | — | — | 7.9 |
| Michael Cooper · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | 7.8 |
| Thomas Hamer · Lincoln City | — | 0.10 | — | — | 6.4 |
| Harrison Burrows · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tom Bayliss · Lincoln City | — | 0.09 | — | — | 6.0 |
| Liam Kitching · Sheffield United | — | 0.01 | — | — | 7.4 |
| Sam McCallum · Sheffield United | — | 0.21 | — | — | 8.3 |
| George Wickens · Lincoln City | — | 0.01 | — | — | 5.2 |
| Joe Gauci · Lincoln City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dom Jefferies · Lincoln City | — | 0.02 | — | — | 6.0 |
| Daniel Oyegoke · Lincoln City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mark McGuinness · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | 6.2 |
| Tanto Olaofe · Lincoln City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryley Towler · Lincoln City | — | 0.03 | — | — | 6.9 |
| Ivan Varfolomeev · Lincoln City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ollie Arblaster · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Oné · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | 6.3 |
| Romelle Donovan · Sheffield United | — | — | — | — | 6.2 |
| Yunus Emre Konak · Lincoln City | — | 0.01 | — | — | 6.2 |
Data: FotMob xG · xG match centre →