Anticipation is high for the upcoming England Championship game on 02.05.2026, where Derby, with a slight advantage, takes on Sheffield Utd. Our page offers a wealth of information, from deep-dive analytics to player spotlights. Discover the crucial factors that could influence the game’s outcome. Before you wager, make sure to read our thorough prediction for the best betting strategy!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Hull City | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68/65 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66/57 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62/54 | 65 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61/70 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64/65 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53/61 | 57 |
Key Player Statistics: Derby vs Sheffield Utd
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x 1 x 8 x 1 x 5 x 1 x 4Derby vs Sheffield Utd Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Derby | 01.11.2025 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Derby | Sheffield Utd | 01.02.2025 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Derby | 21.09.2024 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Derby | Sheffield Utd | 29.07.2023 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Derby | Sheffield Utd | 15.01.2022 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Derby | 25.09.2021 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Sheffield Utd | Derby | 24.08.2021 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Derby | Sheffield Utd | 01.09.2020 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Derby | 26.12.2018 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Sheffield Utd | 20.10.2018 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | QPR | Derby | 25.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Championship | Norwich | Derby | 21.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Oxford United | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Southampton | Derby | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Stoke City | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Coventry | Derby | 03.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Championship | Derby | Birmingham | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Portsmouth | Derby | 16.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Millwall | Derby | 10.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Sheffield Wednesday | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Preston | 25.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Blackburn | 22.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Watford | Sheffield Utd | 18.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Hull City | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Bristol City | Sheffield Utd | 06.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Swansea | 03.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Wrexham | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Sheffield Utd | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Norwich | Sheffield Utd | 11.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | West Brom | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Derby VS Sheffield Utd
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Derby vs Sheffield Utd
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Derby vs Sheffield Utd
htmlPride Park is ready to deliver. Derby County host Sheffield United in a Championship clash that means far more than just three points — and I genuinely cannot wait for this one.
Derby sit 8th with 69 points from 45 games, still very much in the conversation for a late playoff push. Sheffield United are 15th on 57 points, a side that promised so much this season but never quite delivered. The gap between these two tells a story. And it's a story Derby are writing in their favour right now.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Sheffield United being a dangerous away side. Their recent form is a mess. They've lost to Preston and Blackburn in their last two home games, conceding six goals combined. Before that, they drew with Swansea and lost to Wrexham. That's one win in their last five. This is not a side playing with confidence.
Derby, by contrast, have been grinding out results the hard way. Wins at QPR, Portsmouth, and Charlton away from home show real character. Yes, they've dropped points to Norwich and Coventry recently, but they beat Oxford and Stoke at Pride Park without too much fuss. At home, they're a different animal.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is actually fascinating. Sheffield United have dominated this fixture historically, winning four of the last six Championship meetings. But Derby absolutely battered them 3-1 back in November, away from home. The momentum has shifted. The Rams are no longer a side that backs down from the Blades.
The surprising stat that stands out to me? Sheffield United's top scorer Patrick Bamford is listed as questionable through injury. Without him, who exactly is putting the ball in the net? He has 11 goals in 26 games. That is a massive absence if confirmed. Derby's attacking threat, meanwhile, remains intact — C. Morris on 12 goals and P. Agyemang on 10 give them real punch up front.
Tactically, watch how Derby use their width. Sheffield United's midfield is already stretched — G. Hamer leads the team in yellow cards with 11, and with key players like Arblaster and Chong doubtful with knee injuries, the Blades could be seriously short in the middle of the park. Derby will want to exploit that space early.
From a betting perspective, I think the value here is clear. Derby are priced at 2.18 to win, and honestly, that looks generous given everything we know. A home win is my strong recommendation. For those looking beyond the result, both teams to score at 66 goals for and 64 goals for respectively tells you these are leaky defences — but Derby at home to win and both teams to score offers a tasty angle worth exploring.
I'll go further than just a Derby win. I'm predicting Morris to get on the scoresheet and Derby to lead at half-time. The Blades simply don't have the firepower or the fitness to come from behind here.
My prediction: Derby 2-1 Sheffield United. A nervy finish, but Pride Park celebrates when the whistle blows.
This is exactly the kind of game that can reignite a playoff charge. Saturday afternoon football at its very best. Be there, or at least make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Vickers | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 72 |
| K. Wilson | England | 26 | Defender | 178 | 71 |
| E. Adams | Gambia | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| C. Forsyth | Scotland | 37 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| A. Weimann | Austria | 34 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| B. Osborn | England | 31 | Midfielder | 176 | 75 |
| D. Batth | England | 35 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| C. Elder | Australia | 31 | Defender | 180 | 67 |
| K. Jackson | England | 32 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| J. Ward | England | 30 | Midfielder | 167 | 68 |
| K. Goudmijn | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | 58 |
| J. Widell Zetterström | Sweden | 27 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 82 |
| D. Sanderson | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| O. Beck | Wales | 23 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| J. Rooney | England | 22 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| D. Brown | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 83 |
| D. Ozoh | England | 20 | Midfielder | 190 | 68 |
| L. Wheeldon | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Clark | England | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| I. Gordon | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. O'Hare | England | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| J. Robinson | England | 32 | Defender | 180 | 67 |
| A. Davies | Wales | 33 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| S. McCallum | England | 25 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| T. Campbell | England | 26 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| M. Cooper | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 75 |
| G. Hamer | Netherlands | 28 | Midfielder | 169 | 61 |
| J. Cáceres | Peru | 23 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| S. Curtis | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| T. Cannon | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | 180 | 64 |
| Sydie Peck | England | 21 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| M. Polendakov | Bulgaria | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Oné | Scotland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Brooks | England | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| L. Marsh | England | 21 | Midfielder | 176 | 65 |
| El Hadji Djibril Soumaré | Senegal | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 72 |
| Tyler Bindon | USA | 21 | Defender | 190 | 76 |
| D. Sasnauskas | Lithuania | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Luke Faxon | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| E. Ukaki | Nigeria | 21 | Midfielder | 171 | n/a |
Derby vs Sheffield Utd match odds
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