The Sky Bet EFL Championship is almost drawing to an end. All 24 teams have played around 42 out of 46 matches, with Leeds United leading the standings with 88 points.
Burnley is close behind in the second position with 24 wins and 88 points. Sheffield United is third with 26 wins and 83 points.
Burnley will host Sheffield United on Monday, 21st April 2025, at the Turf Moor stadium. The match kicks off at 5:30 pm UK time.
Championship teams that finish in the top two positions earn an automatic promotion to the Premier League. Teams ranking third to sixth enter promotion playoffs for an opportunity to earn the third spot in the top league.
Both Burnley and Sheffield United have the possibility of earning a direct promotion. So, both teams will be looking to win Monday’s match to grab as many points as possible.
Who will dominate this fixture? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Championship – Burnley vs Sheffield United match.
Where to Watch the EFL Championship Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on Sky Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Monday, 21st April 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM UK time
- Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
The two teams last faced each other on 26th December, and Burnley won the fixture 2–0. The match remained goalless in the first half. In the 43rd minute, Josh Brownhill broke the deadlock and gave Burnley a 1–0 lead. In the second half, midfielder Zian Flemming doubled the score in the 53rd minute.
Host Sheffield United got only three shots on target but couldn’t convert them. This was Sheffield United’s first home defeat of the season.
Burnley and Sheffield United have a five-point difference in the standings. So, Monday’s match is going to promise plenty of action!
Head to Head Record
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Sheffield United 0–2 Burnley (26 December 2024, English League Championship)
- Sheffield United 1–4 Burnley (20 April 2024, English Premier League)
- Burnley 5–0 Sheffield United (2 December 2023, English Premier League)
- Burnley 2–0 Sheffield United (11 April 2023, English League Championship)
- Sheffield United 5–2 Burnley (5 November 2022, English League Championship)
- Sheffield United 1–0 Burnley (23 May 2021, English Premier League)
- Burnley 1–0 Sheffield United (29 December 2020, English Premier League)
- Burnley 1–1 (pen 5–4) Sheffield United (17 September 2020, English League Championship)
- Burnley 1–1 Sheffield United (5 July 2020, English Premier League)
- Sheffield United 3–0 Burnley (2 November 2019, English Premier League)
In their last 10 games, Burnley has won six times, while Sheffield United has won twice. The remaining match ended in a draw. Overall, the two teams have faced each other 13 times in the last 15 years. Sheffield United has won just three out of these 13 games, while Burnley has won seven matches.
Burnley: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Burnley is placed second in the Championship with a record of 24 wins, 16 draws, and 2 losses.
They have scored 57 goals while conceding only 13, giving them a positive goal total of 44.
Goalkeeper James Trafford has been outstanding, as he helped keep 29 clean sheets in 41 matches. More standout performers for the team are midfielder Josh Brownhill, who has scored 13 goals and given 5 assists. Midfielder Zian Flemming (9 goals, 3 assists) and striker Jaidon Anthony (7 goals, 6 assists) have also made a big impact.
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 1 trophy
- Premier League: 2 trophies
- Community Shield: 2 trophies
- EFL Championship: 4 trophies
Squad
- Goalkeepers: James Trafford, Václav Hladký, Etienne Green
- Defenders: Connor Roberts (2 goals, 3 assists), Maxime Estève (1 goal), Bashir Humphreys (1 goal, 2 assists), CJ Egan-Riley (1 goal), Oliver Sonne, Lucas Pires (2 assists), Joe Worrall (1 assist), Shurandy Sambo, Jordan Beyer
- Midfielders: Josh Cullen (1 goal, 3 assists), Josh Brownhill (13 goals, 5 assists), Zian Flemming (9 goals, 3 assists), Josh Laurent (2 goals, 2 assists), Hannibal (1 goal, 2 assists), Jonjo Shelvey, Tommy Mcdermott, Aaron Ramsey
- Strikers: Jaidon Anthony (7 goals, 6 assists), Lyle Foster (2 goals, 5 assists), Marcus Edwards (1 goal, 1 assist), Jeremy Sarmiento (2 goals), Ashley Barnes (1 goal), Luca Koleosho (2 goals), Jaydon Banel, Mike Tresor, Nathan Redmond, Benson Manuel (1 goal), Enock Agyei, Vernon Masara
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Left winger Jaydon Banel transferred from Jong Ajax
- Right winger Marcus Edwards transferred on loan from Sporting CP
- Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey joined on a free transfer from Eyupspor
- Forward Ashley Barnes joined on a free transfer from Norwich City
- Oliver Sonne transferred from Silkeborg IF
Players Out
- Dara Costelloe, on loan to Northampton
- John Egan transferred to Hull City
- Jay Rodriguez transferred to Wrexham AFC
- Hannes Delcroix, on loan to Swansea City
- Hjalmar Ekdal, on loan to Groningen
- Owen Dodgson, on loan to Burton Albion
- Andreas Hountondji, on loan to Standard de Liège
- Han-Noah Massengo, on loan to Auxerre
Injuries Update
- Lyle Foster: Shoulder injury, ruled out till mid May 2025
- Jonjo Shelvey: Leg injury, ruled out till Early May 2025
- Enock Agyei: Muscle injury, ruled out till Late May 2025
- Bashir Humphreys: Hip injury, ruled out till Late April 2025
- Jordan Beyer: Hamstring Injury, return doubtful
- Aaron Ramsey: Cruciate ligament injury, return doubtful
Sheffield United: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Sheffield United is placed third in the Championship with a record of 26 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. They have scored 57 goals while conceding 33, giving them a positive goal total of 24.
Goalkeeper Michael Cooper has been outstanding, as he helped keep 20 clean sheets in 40 matches. More standout performers for the team are strikers Jesuran Rak-Sakyi (7 goals, 2 assists) and Tyrese Campbell (10 goals, 1 assist) and midfielder Gustavo Hamer (8 goals, 6 assists).
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 4 trophies
- Premier League: 1 trophy
- EFL Championship: 1 trophy
- League One: 1 trophy
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Michael Cooper, Adam Davies, Luke Faxon
- Defenders: Harrison Burrows (5 goals, 3 assists), Anel Ahmedhodzic (2 goals, 1 assist), Jack Robinson, Alfie Gilchrist (2 assists), Harry Clarke, Sam Mccallum (1 goal), Femi Seriki (1 assist), Harry Boyes, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Rob Holding, Jamie Shackelton, Sai Sachin Rony Sachdev, Jamal Baptiste, Sam Colechin
- Midfielders: Gustavo Hamer (8 goals, 6 assists), Callum O’Hare (2 goals, 6 assists), Vini Souza (1 assist), Ollie Arblaster (2 goals, 1 assist), Sydie Peck (1 assist), Hamza Choudhury, Andre Brooks (2 goals, 2 assists), Tom Davies (1 goal, 1 assist)
- Strikers: Ben Brereton (3 goals, 3 assists), Tyrese Campbell (10 goals, 1 assist), Tom Cannon (1 assist), Kieffer Moore (5 goals), Jesuran Rak-Sakyi (7 goals, 2 assists), Rhian Brewster (4 goals, 3 assists), Christian Nwachukwu, Jefferson Cáceres, Ryan Oné (1 goal), Billy Blacker
Players In
- Left winger Jefferson Cáceres transferred from FBC Melgar
- Left winger Christian Nwachukwu transferred from Botev Plovdiv
- Centre-back Rob Holding transferred on loan from Crystal Palace
- Right-back Harry Clarke transferred on loan from Ipswich Town
- Defensive midfielder Hamza Choudhury transferred on loan from Leicester
Players Out
- Louie Marsh, on loan to Fleetwood Town
- Anis Stimane transferred to Norwich City
- Ismaila Coulibaly free transfer to LASK
Injuries Update
- Tom Davies: Muscle injury, ruled out till Late April 2025
- Rhys Norrington-Davies: Groin injury, ruled out till Late April 2025
- Oliver Arblaster: Cruciate ligament tear, ruled out till Late June 2025
- Sai Sachin Rony Sachdev: Broken leg, return doubtful
EFL Championship Season Highlights: Key Stats and Insights
| Burnley | Stats | Sheffield United |
| 2 | League position | 3 |
| 24 | Win | 26 |
| 16 | Draw | 7 |
| 2 | Loss | 9 |
| 88 | Total points | 83 |
| 57 | Goals scored | 57 |
| 13 | Goals conceded | 38 |
| 44 | Goal difference | 19 |
| 56.4% | Goal possession% | 51.4% |
| 83.8% | Passing accuracy % | 81.3% |
| 80 (1.9 avg per match) | Saves | 105 (2.5 avg per match) |
| 29 | Clean sheets | 20 |
Burnley: Home and Away Record in the EFL Championship
Home Matches:
- Won against Norwich City 2–1 (12 April 2025)
- Won against Bristol City 1–0 (29 March 2025)
- Draw with West Bromwich Albion 1–1 (12 March 2025)
- Won against Luton Town 4–0 (8 March 2025)
- Won against Sheffield Wednesday 4–0 (22 February 2025)
Away Matches:
- Draw with Derby County 0–0 (9 April 2025)
- Won against Coventry City 2–1 (5 April 2025)
- Won against Swansea City 2–0 (15 March 2025)
- Won against Cardiff City 2–1 (5 March 2025)
- Lost to Preston North End 0–3 (1 March 2025)
Sheffield United: Home and Away Form in the EFL Championship
Home Matches:
- Lost to Millwall 0–1 (9 April 2025)
- Won against Coventry City 3–1 (29 March 2025)
- Draw with Bristol City 1–1 (12 March 2025)
- Won against Preston North End 1–0 (8 March 2025)
- Lost to Leeds United 1–3 (25 February 2025)
Away Matches:
- Lost to Plymouth Argyle 1–2 (12 April 2025)
- Lost to Oxford United 0–1 (5 April 2025)
- Won against Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 (16 March 2025)
- Won against Queens Park Rangers 2–1 (1 March 2025)
- Won against Luton Town 1–0 (15 February 2025)
Burnley vs Sheffield United: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Burnley (1) | x | Sheffield United (2) |
| 7/9 | 8/3 | 13/4 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 13/10 | 5/9 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 10/7 | 1/2 |
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