Sheffield United vs Charlton Athletic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Sheffield United tipped to stop the rot with a 1-1 draw against Charlton

• The Blades will hope to have a new manager bounce, with Chris Wilder returning to the club

• Japhet Tanganga and Ben Godfrey will have to stand firm to keep Charlton at bay

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Sheffield United vs Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Sheffield United vs Charlton Athletic

• Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Bramall Lane

Match Prediction: Sheffield United 1-1 Charlton Athletic

Sheffield United's recent form has been poor, with five consecutive losses and a lack of goals scored. This could lead to a cautious approach against Charlton Athletic, who have shown resilience in their recent matches, drawing twice and securing a win. Sheffield United might focus on tightening their defence to avoid another heavy defeat, while looking for opportunities to counter-attack.

Charlton Athletic, on the other hand, have managed to keep their performances competitive, with a mix of draws, defeats and a win in their last five games. They could exploit Sheffield United's defensive vulnerabilities, especially given the Blades' recent struggles. However, Charlton will need to be wary of Sheffield United's potential to bounce back and find their scoring touch.

Sheffield United have been struggling, losing all of their last five matches with a particularly poor defensive record, conceding 12 goals. This run of form could impact their confidence going into the match against Charlton Athletic. They will need to address their defensive frailties and find a way to start scoring again if they are to turn their fortunes around.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-5 vs Ipswich Town (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Swansea City (A)

• Loss: 1-4 vs Bristol City (H)

Charlton Athletic have shown a more balanced performance in their recent games, with a win, two draws, and two losses. This suggests they are capable of competing against teams of varying strengths. They will look to capitalise on Sheffield United's current struggles and aim to secure at least a point from this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Bristol City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (H)

Historically, Sheffield United have had the upper hand over Charlton, with three wins in their last four Championship games. This could give them a psychological advantage in the match on Saturday.

Recent Championship Results

• Sheffield United 3-1 Charlton Athletic (28 Dec 2008)

• Charlton Athletic 2-5 Sheffield United (22 Nov 2008)

• Sheffield United 0-2 Charlton Athletic (01 Mar 2008)

• Charlton Athletic 0-3 Sheffield United (27 Nov 2007)

• Jamie Shackleton (Foot) - Doubt

• Ollie Arblaster (Leg) - Doubt

• Tom Davies (Muscle) - Doubt

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Cooper, Godfrey, Tanganga, McGuinness, Burrows, Peck, Matos, Brooks, O'Hare, Barry, Cannon

Sheffield United will need to rely on their predicted lineup to shore up their defence, which has been a weak point in recent games. The inclusion of players like Ben Godfrey and Japhet Tanganga could provide the necessary stability at the back.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski, Ramsay, Jones, Bell, Edwards, Coventry, Docherty, Apter, Carey, Campbell, Kelman

Charlton Athletic's predicted lineup suggests a balanced approach, with players like Lloyd Jones and Conor Coventry providing solidity in defence and midfield. Their recent form indicates they can hold their own, and they will look to exploit any gaps in Sheffield United's defence.

• Callum O'Hare vs Greg Docherty: O'Hare's creativity will be crucial for Sheffield United, but he will face a tough challenge from Docherty.

• Japhet Tanganga vs Charlie Kelman: Kelman's pace and finishing will be tested by Tanganga's defensive awareness and ability to disrupt incoming attacks.

• Tom Cannon (Sheffield United): His ability to create chances could be key to breaking Sheffield United's goal drought.

• Rob Apter (Charlton Athletic): His work rate and technical skills will be vital in raids on the Sheffield United backline.

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