Sheffield Utd v Stoke City prediction

Championship · Sat, 20 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT · Bramall Lane

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Utd v Stoke City, Championship on Sat, 20 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Sheffield Utd host Stoke City in the Championship on Saturday 20 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Sheffield Utd have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions. Stoke City are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Sheffield Utd have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.17. Sheffield Utd have scored 21 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 15 games). Sheffield Utd have conceded 19 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Nine of Stoke City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Stoke City’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Stoke City have five wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.50. Stoke City have scored 24 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 15 games). Stoke City have conceded 18 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Sheffield Utd (10th) and Stoke City (third) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Stoke City the stronger side, 161 rating points above Sheffield Utd (Stoke City 1616, Sheffield Utd 1455, after at least 296 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 19 September 2026, finished Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield Utd.

Team news

Predicted Sheffield Utd XI (4-2-3-1): M. Cooper, J. Tanganga, H. Burrows, L. Kitching, H. Choudhury, S. Peck, T. Chong, K. Phillips, R. Donovan, O. Arblaster, B. Brereton — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. O'Hare (4.5 per match over five appearances, two goals) and Kalvin Phillips (3.9 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Sheffield Utd’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sheffield Utd (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), C. O'Hare averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 1045 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kalvin Phillips averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 739 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Stoke City XI (3-4-3): V. Johansson, B. Wilmot, L. Graham, B. Lawal, B. Johnson, E. Soumaré, E. Galbraith, L. Bombino, J. McGlynn, J. Devenny, R. Boženík — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ethan Galbraith (4.2 per match over 16 appearances, three goals and four assists) and Jack McGlynn (3.9 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Stoke City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Stoke City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ethan Galbraith averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 1737 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Jack McGlynn averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 2187 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 20 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT · Championship · Bramall Lane
Head-to-head (last 6): Sheffield Utd 5 · draws 0 · Stoke City 1 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: Sheffield Utd 3W 1D 1L · Stoke City 4W 1D 0L

Sheffield Utd v Stoke City (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.63

Goals

against 1.25 / 0.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.63 / 4.88

Corners

against 4.25 / 5.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5 / 3.38

Shots on target

against 3.13 / 3.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2 / 2.13

Cards

against 2.75 / 2.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Sheffield Utd for / against	Line	Stoke City for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.63 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.63 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.88 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	14.25 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	10.63 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.38 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	9.88 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	11.25 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd Goalkeeper

Sheffield Utd — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Cooper	17	901530 min	472.8 /90	120.7 /90	00 /90
A. Davies	1	9090 min	44 /90	11 /90	00 /90

Sheffield Utd — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Cooper n 8	90	1.9 5/4

Sheffield Utd Defensive

Sheffield Utd — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Tanganga	17	901530 min	181.1 /90	251.5 /90	120.7 /90	1015.9 /90	80.5 /90	40.2 /90
M. McGuinness	13	76990 min	121.1 /90	141.3 /90	70.6 /90	595.4 /90	90.8 /90	10.1 /90
H. Choudhury	11	70775 min	242.8 /90	161.9 /90	60.7 /90	414.8 /90	80.9 /90	10.1 /90
S. McCallum	11	70766 min	182.1 /90	141.6 /90	20.2 /90	8510 /90	80.9 /90	30.4 /90
Liam Kitching	10	90900 min	161.6 /90	161.6 /90	50.5 /90	383.8 /90	131.3 /90	50.5 /90
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Sheffield Utd — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Tanganga n 8	90	0.5 3/1	1 5/2	—
M. Cooper n 8	90	0 0/0	0.8 4/2	—
T. Cannon n 8	58.9	1 5/0	0.2 1/0	—
Sydie Peck n 8	74.4	1.5 6/2	0.8 4/1	—
M. McGuinness n 8	67.5	0.7 3/1	1.2 4/1	—
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Sheffield Utd — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Tanganga n 8	90	1.4 6/4
T. Cannon n 8	58.9	0.8 4/0
Sydie Peck n 8	74.4	0.8 4/1
M. McGuinness n 8	67.5	1 5/1
B. Brereton n 8	76.4	1.3 5/3
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Sheffield Utd Attacking

Sheffield Utd — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
T. Cannon	17	621062 min	40.3 /90	00 /90	252.1 /90	110.9 /90	90.8 /90	40.3 /90
B. Brereton	13	73947 min	10.1 /90	20.2 /90	121.1 /90	50.5 /90	101 /90	70.7 /90
P. Bamford	12	71857 min	60.6 /90	10.1 /90	161.7 /90	80.8 /90	70.7 /90	20.2 /90
J. Ayew	7	44309 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	72 /90	30.9 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90
T. Campbell	6	57342 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	51.3 /90	20.5 /90	61.6 /90	20.5 /90
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Sheffield Utd — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Tanganga n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.4 3/0
M. Cooper n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Cannon n 8	58.9	2.5 5/4	1 2/2
Sydie Peck n 8	74.4	2.7 6/5	1.5 5/3
M. McGuinness n 8	67.5	0.7 4/0	0 0/0
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Sheffield Utd — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Tanganga n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Cooper n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Cannon n 8	58.9	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
Sydie Peck n 8	74.4	0.5 1/1	0 0/0
M. McGuinness n 8	67.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Stoke City

Stoke City Goalkeeper

Stoke City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
V. Johansson	16	901447 min	472.9 /90	161 /90	00 /90

Stoke City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
V. Johansson n 8	90	2.5 6/3

Stoke City Defensive

Stoke City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
B. Wilmot	16	881402 min	161 /90	251.6 /90	140.9 /90	613.9 /90	171.1 /90	10.1 /90
Luke Graham	14	911267 min	251.8 /90	181.3 /90	100.7 /90	906.4 /90	151.1 /90	30.2 /90
B. Lawal	8	74593 min	81.2 /90	30.5 /90	00 /90	263.9 /90	101.5 /90	20.3 /90
Bosun Lawal	8	68547 min	71.2 /90	40.7 /90	91.5 /90	264.3 /90	91.5 /90	30.5 /90
M. Talovierov	8	57454 min	40.8 /90	51 /90	30.6 /90	234.6 /90	61.2 /90	10.2 /90
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Stoke City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
V. Johansson n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
B. Wilmot n 8	90	1 6/2	0.6 3/1	—
El Hadji Djibril Soumaré n 8	75	1.7 6/4	1.7 6/4	—
E. Galbraith n 8	90	0.6 5/0	1.1 5/4	—
Luke Graham n 8	90	1.3 6/3	1.5 5/4	—
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Stoke City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
B. Wilmot n 8	90	0.9 5/1
El Hadji Djibril Soumaré n 8	75	2.4 6/5
E. Galbraith n 8	90	1.5 7/2
Luke Graham n 8	90	1.8 6/4
Ben Johnson n 8	90	1.3 5/2
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Stoke City Attacking

Stoke City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
George Hirst	13	44570 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	81.3 /90	30.5 /90	20.3 /90	30.5 /90
J. McGlynn	11	72796 min	50.6 /90	20.2 /90	121.4 /90	80.9 /90	131.5 /90	30.3 /90
R. Boženík	11	44485 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	142.6 /90	40.7 /90	71.3 /90	10.2 /90
J. Devenny	10	70700 min	20.3 /90	00 /90	101.3 /90	50.6 /90	111.4 /90	70.9 /90
L. Cissé	9	56505 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	101.8 /90	20.4 /90	71.2 /90	101.8 /90
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Stoke City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
V. Johansson n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
B. Wilmot n 8	90	1.1 5/4	0.5 4/0
El Hadji Djibril Soumaré n 8	75	0.9 5/1	0.2 1/0
E. Galbraith n 8	90	1.3 7/3	0.5 4/0
Luke Graham n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.1 1/0
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Stoke City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
V. Johansson n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
B. Wilmot n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
El Hadji Djibril Soumaré n 8	75	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Galbraith n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 4/0
Luke Graham n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sheffield Utd v Stoke City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Sheffield UtdWDWWL

Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game

Stoke CityWDWWW

Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 1.4 scored / 0.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Sheffield Utd 5 · 0 draws · Stoke City 1 · 3 goals/game

2026-09-19 Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield Utd
2025-12-29 Stoke City 1–2 Sheffield Utd
2025-12-06 Sheffield Utd 4–0 Stoke City
2025-04-25 Stoke City 0–2 Sheffield Utd
2024-10-26 Sheffield Utd 2–0 Stoke City
2023-01-14 Sheffield Utd 3–1 Stoke City

League standing · 2026/27

Sheffield Utd#10 pos22 pts15 pl+2 GD

Stoke City#3 pos29 pts15 pl+6 GD

Goals per game

Sheffield Utd scored1.4

Stoke City scored1.6

Sheffield Utd conceded1.27

Stoke City conceded1.2

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What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Stoke City?: In their last 6 meetings, Sheffield Utd won 5, Stoke City won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
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