Match Preview Swansea City vs Sheffield United Championship Game Week 2

Explore Coral’s detailed game week 2 match preview for Swansea City vs Sheffield United in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 15:00 BST kick off from Swansea.com Stadium

Fixture: Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Kick-off: 15:00 BST

Venue: Swansea.com Stadium

Swansea City’s 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough on August 9, 2025, highlighted their struggle to convert chances, with only three total shots and 46% possession. Despite a disciplined defensive display, Dael Fry’s 51st-minute goal exposed their lack of attacking threat. At home, they’ll aim to leverage their solidity to frustrate Sheffield United. The Blades, reeling from a 1-4 home loss to Bristol City, showed attacking intent (74% possession, 14 corners) but were undone by defensive lapses, conceding to Scott Twine (5’, 51’), Ross McCrorie (26’), and Anis Mehmeti (46’). Tyrese Campbell’s early goal (14’) was their only response.

This match could be a tight, low-scoring affair, with both teams desperate to avoid another defeat. Swansea’s home advantage and defensive organisation may balance Sheffield United’s attacking potential, leading to a draw.

Match Prediction: Swansea City 1-1 Sheffield United

Swansea’s 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough away showed defensive resilience but a lack of cutting edge, with only one shot on target. Their 46% possession and two corners reflect limited attacking threat, and they’ll need players like Liam Cullen and Ronald to be more clinical at home. Facing a Sheffield United side with defensive issues, Swansea have a chance to capitalise if they can improve their finishing.

Recent Championship Results:

Loss: 0-1 vs Middlesbrough (A)

Sheffield United’s 1-4 loss to Bristol City at home exposed significant defensive vulnerabilities, conceding four goals despite dominating possession (74%) and earning 14 corners. Tyrese Campbell’s goal showed their attacking potential, but they’ll need to tighten up at the back, with Tyler Bindon and Harrison Burrows key to avoiding further leaks against Swansea’s counter-attacks.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-4 vs Bristol City (H)

Historically, Sheffield United have had the upper hand against Swansea City, winning all five of the their last five encounters. The most recent match saw Sheffield United secure a 2-1 victory away from home, continuing their dominance in this fixture.

Recent Results

• Swansea City 1-2 Sheffield United (21 Jan 2025)

• Sheffield United 1-0 Swansea City (02 Oct 2024)

• Sheffield United 3-0 Swansea City (11 Feb 2023)

• Swansea City 0-1 Sheffield United (13 Sep 2022)

• Sheffield United 4-0 Swansea City (19 Feb 2022)

• Ricardo Santos (Unknown Injury)

• Ben Cabango (unknown injury)

• Filip Lissah (Ankle injury)

• Jamie Shackleton  (Foot Injury)

• Vigouroux, Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon, Franco, Fulton, Ronald, Galbraith, Eom, Cullen

Swansea’s predicted lineup focuses on a solid defensive structure, with Ben Cabango and Cameron Burgess anchoring the backline. Gonçalo Franco and Jay Fulton provide midfield stability, while Ronald, Ethan Galbraith, and Eom Ji-Sung support Liam Cullen in attack, aiming to exploit Sheffield United’s defensive weaknesses on the counter.

• Cooper, Seriki, Bindon, Robinson, Burrows, Peck, Brooks, O’Hare, Hamer, Barry, Campbell

Sheffield United’s predicted lineup blends youth and experience, with Sydie Peck anchoring the midfield and Callum O’Hare and Gustavo Hamer providing creativity. Tyrese Campbell leads the attack, while Jack Robinson replaces the injured Jamie Shackleton to bolster the defence against Swansea’s counter-attacks.

• Josh Key vs Harrison Burrows: Key's defensive solidity will be tested by Burrows' attacking flair down the wing.

• Gonçalo Franco vs Gustavo Hamer: Franco's midfield control will be crucial in neutralising Hamer's influence on the game.

• Liam Cullen (Swansea City): Cullen will be looking to add to his goal tally and provide the cutting edge Swansea needs.

• Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United): O'Hare's creativity in midfield could be key to unlocking Swansea's defence.

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