The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a dominant 4-2 win over Cardiff City this weekend, while the Pirates suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Watford.
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Sheffield United will be bidding to strengthen their grip on the second automatic promotion spot when they host Bristol City in an EFL Championship fixture at Bramall Lane on Tuesday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a dominant 4-2 win over Cardiff City this weekend, while the Pirates suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Watford. As of now, the Blades are occupying second spot in the English second tier standings, having collected 79 points from 41 games, five clear of third-placed Luton Town, who have played an extra match and 12 adrift of the leaders Burnley. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting at the 14th position, with 53 points to their name, 11 away from the relegation zone and 10 shy of the top six.
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Sheffield United recorded their 24th league-win of the season against Cardiff on Saturday thanks to James McAtee’s 24th-minute equaliser and second-half efforts from Jack Robinson, Iliman Ndiaye and Ciaran Clark. Apart from their impressive Championship season, the Blades have also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup where they will face the reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at Wembley Stadium this weekend. Paul Heckingbottom’s side’s next three league-matches are at home, at they have picked up 42 points from their 20 league-games in front of their own supporters this season. Meanwhile, the Blades secured a narrow 1-0 win over Bristol in the reverse fixture in November last year, thanks to Ndiaye’s goal early in the second-half.
Bristol City, on the other hand, suffered their 15th second tier defeat of the season against Watford on Saturday, courtesy of Harry Cornick’s sixth-minute own goal and Joao Pedro’s second-half effort. The result ended their three games unbeaten streak in the Championship. The Robins have recorded 13 league-wins this term and their latest triumph came away to Stoke City (2-1), thanks to Zak Vyner’s 72nd-minute equalsier and Anis Mehmeti’s winner five minutes from time. Meanwhile, Nigel Pearson’s side have found it difficult to show consistency on the road this term, picking up just 22 points from 21 away-games in the Championship.
Sheffield United probable starting lineup: Davies, Baldock, Egan, Robinson, Bogle, Berge, Doyle, Lowe, McAtee, McBurnie, Ndiaye
Bristol City probable starting lineup: O’Leary, Tanner, Vyner, Pring, Dasilva, King, James, Cornick, Weimann, Bell, Wells
Sheffield United
| Opponents | Score |
| Cardiff City | 4-1 (W) |
| Burnley | 2-0 (D) |
| Wigan Athletic | 1-0 (W) |
| Norwich City | 0-1 (W) |
| Blackburn Rovers | 3-2 (W) |
Bristol City
| Opponents | Score |
| Watford | 2-0 (L) |
| Middlesbrough | 2-2 (D) |
| Stoke City | 1-2 (W) |
| Reading | 1-1 (D) |
| Swansea | 2-0 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Sheffield United beat Bristol City | 0-1 |
| Bristol City draw Sheffield United | 1-1 |
| Sheffield United beat Bristol City | 2-0 |
| Sheffield United beat Bristol City | 1-0 |
| Bristol City beat Sheffield United | 2-3 |
The EFL championship match between Sheffield United and Bristol City will take place at Bramall Lane on Wednesday at 12:15 am IST.
| Sheffield united vs Bristol City | Key Details |
| Date | April 18 (UK) |
| Venue | Bramall Lane |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in the UK can catch the live action on Sky Go Extra and Sky Sports Red Button.
