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Championship · 26 December 2026 · 12:30

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough (26 December 2026, Championship): match facts, H2H and recent form

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Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough (Championship) is scheduled for 26 December 2026 at 12:30.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: league table and recent form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Southampton148-4-229:1428
2Middlesbrough148-4-230:1928
3Wolves148-3-325:1727
4Birmingham147-5-226:1326
5Stoke City148-2-422:1726
6Swansea148-2-421:1626
7West Brom147-4-320:1525
8West Ham146-5-336:2123
9Sheffield United146-4-420:1722
10Portsmouth146-4-419:1622
11QPR145-6-322:1721
12Norwich146-0-827:2418
13Millwall145-3-623:2418
14Blackburn145-3-620:2218
15Bristol City145-3-616:1918
16Wrexham144-5-517:1917
17Bolton155-2-820:2917
18Cardiff143-6-522:2315
19Lincoln144-3-714:2415
20Watford144-2-813:2314
21Charlton143-5-611:2214
22Burnley141-7-618:2610
23Derby152-4-914:3010
24Preston141-2-1112:305

Recent matches

Sheffield United

14 OctLPortsmouth 3–2 Sheffield United
17 OctWBristol City 0–1 Sheffield United
24 OctDSheffield United 1–1 Derby
30 OctWSheffield United 1–0 Wrexham
3 NovWPreston 2–3 Sheffield United

Middlesbrough

13 OctWStoke City 2–3 Middlesbrough
17 OctDMiddlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff
23 OctWBolton 1–5 Middlesbrough
31 OctWMiddlesbrough 3–0 Charlton
4 NovLWrexham 2–0 Middlesbrough

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: our analysis

Sheffield United host Middlesbrough in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower reaches of the table, with the Blades sitting 14th on nine points after two wins, three draws and two defeats, and a modest -1 goal difference (8‑9). Middlesbrough, perched in fifth place with 13 points from four victories, a draw and a loss, enjoy a +4 goal margin (12‑8) and will be keen to extend their push for the top spots. The two sides have not met this season, so the encounter could prove decisive for Sheffield United’s survival hopes and Middlesbrough’s promotion ambitions. A win for the Blades would tighten the gap to the safety zone, while a Middlesbrough triumph would solidify their position among the league’s front‑runners.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: side-by-side comparison

Sheffield UnitedMiddlesbrough
50%Form50%
40%Attack60%
53%Defence47%
48%Overall52%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: your questions answered

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 26 December 2026 at 12:30, venue Bramall Lane.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Sheffield United: 9th (22 points), Middlesbrough: 2nd (28 points).

More matches: Championship

Bolton vs Burnley 26 DecCharlton vs Southampton 26 DecPortsmouth vs Watford 26 DecCardiff vs Millwall 26 DecQPR vs Bristol City 26 DecBlackburn vs Birmingham 26 DecLincoln vs West Brom 26 DecWolves vs Swansea 26 Dec

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