Sheffield United stroll into Bramall Lane with one foot in the Championship playoff final after a dominant 3-0 first-leg win over Bristol City.
The Blades were ruthless in that opener, showing the kind of playoff composure that separates contenders from passengers. With a three-goal cushion and home crowd behind them, Chris Wilder’s side can afford to manage the tempo of the game if they defend smart, counter quick, and finish the job.
For Bristol City, it’s desperation football now. They’ve got to throw numbers forward, take risks, and somehow keep the back door shut. It’s not impossible, but nothing short of a perfect performance will do. The Robins will need an early goal to believe again. Then, they’d need a second soon after to make the hosts sweat. Anything less, and their playoff dream ends in South Yorkshire.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sheffield United vs. Bristol City live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship playoff match in the U.S.:
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What time does Sheffield United vs. Bristol City kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, United Kingdom and kicks off on Monday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, May 12 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, May 12 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, May 12 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, May 12 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sheffield United vs. Bristol City lineups, team news
Sheffield United head into the second leg with a few injury concerns, but there’s good news, too. Ben Brereton Diaz, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, and Femi Seriki are all back in the squad after missing the 3-0 win.
Ollie Arblaster and Rhys Norrington-Davies remain sidelined, and Harry Clarke has returned to Ipswich. Chris Wilder isn’t expected to shake things up too much, but Callum O’Hare will be hoping to start after scoring off the bench in the first leg.
Sheffield United predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Cooper (GK) — Choudhury, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows — O’Hare, Peck, Souza, Hamer — Moore, Campbell.
Injured: Arblaster, Norrigton-Davies
Suspended: None
Bristol City have bigger problems. Rob Dickie is suspended after his red card, meaning Haydon Roberts is likely to step into the back three. Midfield could also see a reshuffle if Joe Williams doesn’t recover from the ankle knock he picked up on Thursday.
So, Max Bird may drop deeper, with George Earthy filling the advanced role. With Ayman Benarous, Luke McNally, and Mark Sykes already ruled out, the Robins are short on options at the worst possible time.
Bristol City predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): O’Leary (GK) — Tanner, Vyner, Roberts — Hirakawa, Knight, Bird, McCrorie — Earthy, Mehmeti — Wells.
Injured: Williams (doubt), Benarous, McNally, Sykes
Suspended: Dickie
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Monday, May 12
- Sheffield United vs. Bristol City (3:00 p.m.)
(Agg: Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City)
Tuesday, May 13
- Sunderland vs. Coventry City (3:00 p.m.)
(Agg: Sunderland 2-1 Coventry City)
