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Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: match facts, form and head-to-head – 26 December 2026, Championship

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

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: table and team form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Birmingham158-5-228:1429
2Middlesbrough158-5-230:1929
3Stoke City159-2-424:1829
4Southampton158-4-329:1528
5West Brom158-4-323:1528
6Wolves158-4-326:1828
7Swansea158-2-522:1826
8QPR156-6-324:1824
9West Ham156-5-437:2323
10Sheffield United156-4-521:1922
11Portsmouth156-4-520:1822
12Norwich157-0-832:2421
13Blackburn156-3-622:2321
14Cardiff154-6-527:2718
15Wrexham154-6-518:2018
16Millwall155-3-723:2718
17Bristol City155-3-716:2418
18Bolton155-2-820:2917
19Charlton154-5-613:2317
20Watford154-3-813:2315
21Lincoln154-3-815:2615
22Burnley151-7-722:3110
23Derby152-4-914:3010
24Preston152-2-1113:308

Recent matches

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
7 NovLCharlton 2–1 Sheffield United

Middlesbrough

17 OctDMiddlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff
23 OctWBolton 1–5 Middlesbrough
31 OctWMiddlesbrough 3–0 Charlton
4 NovLWrexham 2–0 Middlesbrough
7 NovDWatford 0–0 Middlesbrough

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: match 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: team comparison

Sheffield UnitedMiddlesbrough
56%Form44%
41%Attack59%
50%Defence50%
49%Overall51%

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: frequently asked questions

When and where is the match played?

26 December 2026 at 12:30, venue: Bramall Lane.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Sheffield United: 10th (22 points), Middlesbrough: 2nd (29 points).

More matches: Championship

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