Paul Heckingbottom begins a new life under management for Sheffield United this weekend in the EFL Championship against Bristol City. The match schedules for Sunday at Bramall Lane, with a kickoff at 3:30 pm.
Both Sheffield United and Bristol City teams play Sunday’s match at Bramall Lane in a must-win situation.
Both clubs are locked on the same points in the Championship standings, currently occupying 16th and 18th place respectively for their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Championship.
While the jury may still be out on his time as a manager at Bramall Lane, he has done enough to secure himself a new deal.
Paul Heckingbottom has been reappointed as the new manager of Sheffield United following a three-month search for a permanent successor to Nigel Clough.
Heckingbottom has had a rollercoaster of a month after leading Barnsley to the play-offs but was overlooked for the job.
Despite speculation, Nigel Pearson will remain in charge of Bristol City. Six games into the season, Bristol City were already four points adrift of safety.
However, collecting four points from games against Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City has helped stabilise Bristol City, making them eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Six games into the season, Bristol City were already four points adrift of safety. However, collecting four points from games against Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City have helped stabilise Bristol City.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Head to Head
Both sides have 17 games against each other, with hosts taking ten wins while opponents with six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Reading 0-1 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 0-0 Coventry City
- Blackburn 3-1 Sheffield
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 0-1 Blackpool
Away
- Bristol City 0-1 Stoke City
- Bristol City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
- Coventry City 3-2 Bristol City
- Birmingham City 3-0 Bristol City
- Bristol City 2-1 Barnsley
Sheffield United Team News
The side has confirmed that midfielder John Fleck has been ruled out for the foreseeable future after collapsing in training this morning. Sharp can also play in behind the central striker, but his attacking prowess is best utilised on the left side of midfield.
Bristol City Team News
Atkinson and Massengo have been key players this season and look likely to be included again. Nigel Adkins is confident that George Tanner, Matty James and Andy King are all expected to remain on the sidelines.
Prediction and Odds
We expect an attack-minded display this Sunday, but a share of spoils is more likely.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 3.5
