Sheffield United

If you are thinking about travelling to see your beloved club play Sheffield United you will love the atmosphere at Bramall Lane.

Be sure to head over to our in depth guide to Bramall Lane away fans to find out the fastest route to and from the stadium, and also if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming to visiting away fans.

Sheffield United FC is a professional football club that plays in the Premiership which is the top tier of English Football. Managed by Paul Heckingbottom the side have enjoyed a great FA Cup run this season reaching the semi finals where they play Manchester City at Wembley.

In our Sheffield United Football Club guide, we showcase all of the important information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results, and also the history of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Sheffield United 2024:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Michael Cooper3 (0)010
Paddy Kenny
Adam Davies3 (0)000
Phil Barnes
Luke Faxon
Jordan Amissah

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
Alfie Gilchrist5 (1)010
Sam McCallum1 (2)100
Alan Wright
Chris Morgan
Jack O’Connell
Phil Jagielka
Harry Souttar4 (1)010
Jon Harley
Simon Francis
Leigh Bromby
Jack Robinson2 (0)000
Rhys Norrington-Davies1 (1)000
Harry Boyes1 (0)000
Sai Sachdev1 (1)000
Dovydas Sasnauskas
Evan Easton

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
Nick Montgomery
Chris Basham
Gustavo Hamer5 (2)330
Callum O’Hare5 (0)010
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi3 (2)000
Alan Quinn
Harrison Burrows5 (1)000
Anel Ahmedhodzic5 (0)010
Paul Thirlwell
Jamie Shackleton0 (2)000
Ismaila Coulibaly2 (0)000
Michael Tonge
Vinicius de Souza Costa5 (0)020
Tom Davies
Ian Ross
Kevan Hurst
Stuart McCall
Oliver Arblaster5 (0)210
Jack Rodwell
Ryan One0 (1)000
Andre Brooks3 (3)020
Femi Seriki1 (2)000
Owen Hampson2 (0)000
Andrew Brooks

Striker

Attacking MidfielderPldGYCRC
Andy Liddell

Current Sheffield United Manager

ManagerAppointment DateToDays in Charge
Chris Wilder04/12/202318/09/2024289

Sheffield United Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Sat 21 15:00ChampionshipChaDerbyHome
Sat 28 15:00ChampionshipChaPortsmouthAway
October
Wed 02 19:45ChampionshipChaSwanseaHome
Sat 05 15:00ChampionshipChaLutonHome
Fri 18 20:00ChampionshipChaLeedsAway
Wed 23 20:00ChampionshipChaMiddlesbroughAway
Sat 26 15:00ChampionshipChaStokeHome
November
Sat 02 12:30ChampionshipChaBlackburnAway
Tue 05 19:45ChampionshipChaBristol CityAway
Sun 10 12:00ChampionshipChaSheff WedHome
Sat 23 12:30ChampionshipChaCoventryAway
Tue 26 19:45ChampionshipChaOxford UtdHome
Fri 29 20:00ChampionshipChaSunderlandHome
December
Sun 08 15:00ChampionshipChaWest BromAway
Wed 11 19:45ChampionshipChaMillwallAway
Sat 14 15:00ChampionshipChaPlymouthHome
Sat 21 15:00ChampionshipChaCardiffAway
Thu 26 15:00ChampionshipChaBurnleyHome
Sun 29 12:30ChampionshipChaWest BromHome
January
Wed 01 20:00ChampionshipChaSunderlandAway
Sat 04 15:00ChampionshipChaWatfordAway
Sat 18 15:00ChampionshipChaNorwichHome
Tue 21 19:45ChampionshipChaSwanseaAway
Sat 25 15:00ChampionshipChaHullHome
February
Sat 01 15:00ChampionshipChaDerbyAway
Sat 08 15:00ChampionshipChaPortsmouthHome
Wed 12 19:45ChampionshipChaMiddlesbroughHome
Sat 15 15:00ChampionshipChaLutonAway
Sat 22 15:00ChampionshipChaLeedsHome
March
Sat 01 15:00ChampionshipChaQPRAway
Sat 08 15:00ChampionshipChaPrestonHome
Wed 12 19:45ChampionshipChaBristol CityHome
Sat 15 15:00ChampionshipChaSheff WedAway
Sat 29 15:00ChampionshipChaCoventryHome
April
Sat 05 15:00ChampionshipChaOxford UtdAway
Tue 08 19:45ChampionshipChaMillwallHome
Sat 12 15:00ChampionshipChaPlymouthAway
Fri 18 15:00ChampionshipChaCardiffHome
Mon 21 15:00ChampionshipChaBurnleyAway
Sat 26 15:00ChampionshipChaStokeAway
May
Sat 03 15:00ChampionshipChaBlackburnHome

Sheffield United Previous Results

DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
09 Aug 2024Preston North End v Sheffield UnitedW0-2League Championship
13 Aug 2024Sheffield United v WrexhamW4-2League Cup
17 Aug 2024Sheffield United v Queens Park RangersD2-2League Championship
24 Aug 2024Norwich City v Sheffield UnitedD1-1League Championship
27 Aug 2024Barnsley v Sheffield UnitedL1-0League Cup
01 Sep 2024Sheffield United v WatfordW1-0League Championship
13 Sep 2024Hull City v Sheffield UnitedW0-2League Championship

Popular Questions

When was Sheffield United Football Club founded?

Sheffield United Football Club was founded on March 22, 1889.

What is the home stadium of Sheffield United Football Club?

The home stadium of Sheffield United Football Club is Bramall Lane, which has a seating capacity of 32,702.

What is Sheffield United Football Club’s biggest achievement in football?

Sheffield United Football Club’s biggest achievement in football was winning the Football League First Division in the 1897-98 season. They have also won four FA Cup titles in their history.

Manager History

PeriodManagerCountryborn
05/12/2023 – 30/06/2025Chris WilderEngland23/09/1967
25/11/2021 – 04/12/2023Paul HeckingbottomEngland17/07/1977
01/07/2021 – 24/11/2021Slaviša JokanovićSerbia16/08/1968
14/03/2021 – 30/06/2021Paul HeckingbottomEngland17/07/1977
12/05/2016 – 13/03/2021Chris WilderEngland23/09/1967
02/06/2015 – 11/05/2016Nigel AdkinsEngland11/03/1965
24/10/2013 – 25/05/2015Nigel CloughEngland19/03/1966
12/10/2013 – 22/10/2013Chris MorganEngland09/11/1977
01/07/2013 – 11/10/2013David WeirScotland10/05/1970
11/04/2013 – 30/06/2013Chris MorganEngland09/11/1977
01/07/2011 – 10/04/2013Danny WilsonNorthern Ireland01/01/1960
01/01/2011 – 10/05/2011Micky AdamsEngland08/11/1961
14/12/2010 – 31/12/2010John CarverEngland16/01/1965
17/08/2010 – 13/12/2010Gary SpeedWales08/09/1969
14/02/2008 – 15/08/2010Kevin BlackwellEngland21/12/1958
22/05/2007 – 14/02/2008Bryan RobsonEngland11/01/1957
02/12/1999 – 16/05/2007Neil WarnockEngland01/12/1948
23/11/1999 – 02/12/1999Russell SladeEngland10/10/1960
01/07/1999 – 23/11/1999Adrian HeathEngland11/01/1961
01/07/1998 – 30/06/1999Steve BruceEngland31/12/1960
10/03/1998 – 30/06/1998Steve ThompsonEngland28/07/1955
02/03/1998 – 09/03/1998Russell SladeEngland10/10/1960
27/06/1997 – 01/03/1998Nigel SpackmanEngland02/12/1960
13/12/1995 – 26/06/1997Howard KendallEngland22/05/1946
21/01/1988 – 21/12/1995Dave BassettEngland04/09/1944
27/03/1986 – 02/01/1988Billy McEwanScotland20/06/1951
06/06/1981 – 26/03/1986Ian PorterfieldScotland11/02/1946
18/01/1981 – 30/05/1981Martin PetersEngland08/11/1943
26/01/1978 – 16/01/1981Harry HaslamEngland30/07/1921
28/09/1977 – 26/01/1978Cec ColdwellEngland12/01/1929
16/10/1975 – 27/09/1977Jimmy SirrelScotland02/02/1922
06/10/1975 – 15/10/1975Cec ColdwellEngland12/01/1929
07/12/1973 – 05/10/1975Ken FurphyEngland28/05/1931
06/08/1969 – 05/12/1973John HarrisScotland30/06/1917
11/07/1968 – 05/08/1969Arthur RowleyEngland21/04/1926
13/04/1959 – 30/06/1968John HarrisScotland30/06/1917
25/12/1958 – 12/04/1959Archie ClarkEngland04/04/1902
18/08/1955 – 25/12/1958Joe MercerEngland09/08/1914
01/08/1952 – 04/08/1955Reg FreemanEngland
15/06/1932 – 30/06/1952Teddy DavisonEngland02/09/1887
01/06/1889 – 23/04/1932John NicholsonEngland00/00/1864
22/03/1889 – 31/05/1899J B WostinholmEngland00/00/1836

Sheffield United Trophies

HonourPositionYear
League Division TwoRunner-up1892-93
League Division OneRunner-up1896-97
League Division OneChampion1897-98
FA CupWinner1898-99
League Division OneRunner-up1899-00
FA CupRunner-up1900-01
FA CupWinner1901-02
FA CupWinner1914-15
FA CupWinner1924-25
FA CupRunner-up1935-36
League Division TwoRunner-up1938-39
League Division TwoChampion1952-53
League Division TwoRunner-up1960-61
League Division TwoRunner-up1970-71
League Division FourChampion1981-82
League Division TwoRunner-up1989-90
League ChampionshipRunner-up2005-06
League OneChampion2016-17
League ChampionshipRunner-up2018-19
League ChampionshipRunner-up2022-23

Summary

Sheffield United is an English football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The club is known for their distinct style of play, which is often referred to as the “Blades way”. This style of play is characterized by an aggressive and high-pressing approach, with a focus on quick transitions and attacking football.

Under the management of Chris Wilder, Sheffield United played with a unique tactical system known as the “3-5-2”, which emphasized wing-backs pushing up high to create width in attack while the central midfielders dropped deep to form a back five in defense. This system was highly successful, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League in 2019 and then finish in a respectable ninth place in their first season back in the top flight.

Overall, Sheffield United is a club with a proud tradition and an exciting brand of football, and they continue to be a popular choice among fans and neutrals alike.

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