After celebrating Christmas Day on top of the Championship table, Sheffield United will take on title rivals Burnely at Bramall Lane on Boxing Day.
Both the teams were relegated from the Premier League last season and are competing again for automatic promotion.
Sheffield United are marching towards the Premier League berth with an 11-match unbeaten streak in the Championship. Despite a two-point deduction over the summer, the Blades are sitting at the summit of England’s second tier with 48 points from 22 matches.
Burnley earned two crucial victories against Norwich and Watford in their previous league outings. The 2022/23 Championship winners are four points behind the leaders Sheffield currently.
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. Burnley live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming of this game is available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new members.
What time does Sheffield United vs. Burnley kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at the Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England and kicks off on Thursday, December 26 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 7:00 a.m. |
Sheffield United vs. Burnley lineups, team news
Sheffield United will miss the services of Oliver Arblaster, Femi Seriki, and Tyrese Campbell due to injuries.
Anel Ahmedhodzic and Vinicius Souza’s availability is doubtful due to a hamstring injuries. Tom Davies and Sydie Peck will continue in the midfield if the Brazilian misses out.
Seriki’s absence will allow Jack Robinson and Harry Souttar to retain their positions in the heart of the defense. After scoring three goals in the last two games, Kieffer Moore will lead the attack in a 4-2-3-1 setup.
Sheffield United predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Cooper (GK)— Gilchrist, Souttar, Robinson, Burrows— Peck, Davies— Rak-Sakyi, O’Hare, Hamer— Moore.
Injured: Arblaster, Seriki, Campbell, Ahmedhodzic (doubtful), Souza (doubtful)
Suspended: None
As for Burnely, Aaron Ramsey, Manuel Benson, and Jordan Beyer are sidelined due to injuries.
Lyle Foster, who had a muscle injury during the AFCON qualifier, will be back for the selection. Maxime Esteve and Jeremy Sarmiento are fit to play.
Burnley predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Trafford (GK)— Humphreys, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires— Cullen, Brownhill— Koleosho, Sarmiento, Anthony— Rodriguez
Injured: Ramsey, Benson, Beyer.
Suspended: None
Sheffield United vs. Burnley prediction
Burnley has the best defensive record in the division as they conceded just nine league goals this season, fewer than Premier League leaders Liverpool (16). Scott Parker’s strong backline will challenge Sheffield United on Boxing Day. We predict a win for Burnley on Thursday.
- Prediction: Sheffield United 1-2 Burnley
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, December 26
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Sunderland (10:00 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Plymouth Argyle (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield United vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Norwich City vs. Millwall (10:00 a.m.)
- Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield Wednesday (10:00 a.m.)
- Oxford United vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Bristol City vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Hull City (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea vs. Queens Park Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Watford vs. Portsmouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Derby County vs. West Bromwich Albion (12:30 p.m.)
- Stoke City vs. Leeds United (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, December 29
- Norwich City vs. Queens Park Rangers (7:30 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Sheffield Wednesday (7:30 a.m.)
- Sheffield United vs. West Bromwich Albion (10:00 a.m.)
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Hull City (10:00 a.m.)
- Bristol City vs. Portsmouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Millwall (10:00 a.m.)
- Oxford United vs. Plymouth Argyle (10:00 a.m.)
- Stoke City vs. Sunderland (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea City vs. Luton Town
- Watford vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Derby County vs. Leeds United (12:45 p.m.)
- Middlesbrough vs. Burnley (3:00 p.m.)
