Both sides are heading into the match on the back of victories last weekend, with the hosts getting the better of Cardiff City 2-1, while the Blades thrashed Preston North End 4-1.
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Huddersfield Town will host an already promoted Sheffield United at John Smith’s Stadium on Thursday knowing that a point would be enough to ensure their survival in the EFL Championship. Both sides are heading into the match on the back of victories last weekend, with the hosts getting the better of Cardiff City 2-1, while the Blades thrashed Preston North End 4-1. The visitors are currently occupying second spot in the English second tier standings, having collected 88 points from 44 games, nine points clear of third-placed Luton Town, who have played a game more. The Terriers, meanwhile are sitting at the 21st position, with 47 points to their name, just three awayof the relegation zone.
“It’s a massive achievement. You’ve got to focus on the process at times and the players haven’t half delivered well for us.”
Jack Lester speaking ahead of tomorrow’s visit to Huddersfield. 👇
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 3, 2023
Huddersfield secured their 12th second tier victory of the season last Sunday courtesy of Joseph Hungbo’s 61st-minute opener and Jack Simpson’s own goal eight minutes later. The Terriers have now taken 19 points from their last 14 outings, a remarkable turnaround under the stewardship of Neil Warnock, which has helped them move out of the relegation zone and onto the brink of survival. avoiding defeat on Thursday will ensure Huddersfield’s participation in next season Championship. Meanwhile, the Terriers are unbeaten in their last four matches at John Smith’s Stadium, drawing three along the way.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, are already looking forward to another year in the Premier League after securing automatic promotion alongside Burnley. The Blades thrashed Preston last Saturday courtesy of goals from Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Fleck, Iliman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie. The result extended their winning run to four games in the Championship. Paul Heckingbottom’s side have the third-best away record in the second tier this term, having taken 37 points from a possible 63 so far. Meanwhile, the reverse fixture against the the Terriers in December last year ended in a 1-0 win thanks to Billy Sharp’s 15th-minute effort.
Huddersfield Town probable lineup: Nicholls, Pearson, Lees, Helik, Ruffels, Hogg, Rudoni, Koroma, Diarra, Headley, Ward
Sheffield United probable starting lineup: Foderingham, Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson, Bogle, McAtee, Norwood, Berge, Lowe, Jebbison, McBurnie
Huddersfield Town
| Opponents | Score |
| Cardiff | 1-2 (W) |
| Sunderland | 1-1 (D) |
| Swansea | 1-0 (L) |
| Blackburn | 2-2 (D) |
| Watford | 2-3 (W) |
Sheffield United
| Opponents | Score |
| Preston | 4-1 (W) |
| West Brom | 2-0 (W) |
| Manchester City | 3-0 (L) |
| Bristol City | 1-0 (W) |
| Cardiff | 4-1 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Sheffield United beat Huddersfield | 1-0 |
| Huddersfield draw Sheffield United | 0-0 |
| Huddersfield beat Sheffield United | 1-2 |
| Huddersfield beat Sheffield United | 0-1 |
| Huddersfield beat Sheffield United | 1-0 |
The EFL Championship match between Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United will take place at John Smith’s Stadium on Friday at 12:15 am IST.
| Huddersfield Town vs Sheffiled United | Key Details |
| Date | May 4 (UK) |
| Venue | John Smith’s Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Friday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via Sky Go Extra and Sky Sports Red Button.
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