Sheffield United will play host to champions Fulham on Saturday afternoon, knowing that victory will guarantee their place in the Championship playoffs with kickoff at 2:30 pm.
In addition to Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town, every club has had a blip at one point or another since the turn of the year.
Sheffield United’s struggles have put them in danger of starting the final day outside of the playoff spots, but they have bounced back with victories over Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers, keeping their fate in their own hands.
While Sheffield United will guarantee the fifth spot by defeating the champions on Sunday, a draw would force Luton Town to defeat Reading to deny them a place in the top six.
Middlesbrough is also a threat, particularly with a victory for Boro and a draw for Sheffield United potentially bringing goal difference and goals scored into play. It’s something that Paul Heckingbottom must consider when facing opponents as free-scoring as Fulham on Sunday.
The traveling supporters will be in a party mood in Yorkshire after witnessing their team put seven goals past Luton Town on Monday to secure the Championship title. The Reds have now scored 106 times this season, 33 more than any other club, and will want more to be added against a rival who may join them in the Premier League next season.
Sheffield United vs. Fulham Head to Head
Both sides have eight games against each other, with hosts taking two wins while the visitors with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- QPR 1-3 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 1-0 Cardiff City
- Bristol City 1-1 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 1-2 Reading
- Sheffield United 0-0 Bournemouth
Away
- Fulham 7-0 Luton Town
- Fulham 0-1 Nottingham Forest
- Bournemouth 1-1 Fulham
- Fulham 3-0 Preston North End
- Derby County 2-1 Sheffield United
Sheffield United Team News
If he remains healthy, Heckingbottom could see little reason to change his Sheffield United XI. Sharp remains absent with a calf injury, and the only change may be Hourihane potentially returning to midfield after scoring late versus QPR.
Fulham Team News
Although Fulham will have one eye on their summer holidays and top-flight football next season, they will still want to end the season as champions should do.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Over 1.5
