Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Sep 2026

Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

United Asian Hcp -1 @ -110

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We fancy Sheffield United -1 at odds of -110. This Asian Handicap wager means that we need a two goal win to land a return, with the stake back if the visitors beat Fleetwood by a one-goal margin.

Continue below for our full Fleetwood vs Sheffield United betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Preview

League Two team Fleetwood host Championship outfit Sheffield United in the EFL Cup third round at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 16 September.

Fleetwood Town have picked up ten points from their first six League Two games. Last time out, the Cod Army played out a 1-1 draw away to Newport County at Rodney Parade, with Aaron Loupalo-Bi scoring a 68th-minute equalizer.

Sheffield United have collected nine points from their opening seven Championship matches. The Steel City side suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane in their previous outing, having 37% possession and failing to record a single shot on target.

In the second round of the EFL Cup, Fleetwood secured a 4-0 home win against League Two club Shrewsbury Town, while United triumphed 2-1 away to Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Fleetwood	10	2	5	3	10	11	-1	10:11	11

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Sheffield Utd	9	3	3	3	12	11	1	12:11	12

Confirmed Lineups

Fleetwood confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jay Lynch (GK), Shaun Rooney, Rhys Bennett, Finley Potter, Harrison Neal, Lewis McCann, Crispin McLean, Mark Helm, Danny Andrew, Ched Evans, Aaron Loupalo-Bi.

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Michael Cooper (GK), Matt Doherty, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Joe Rothwell, Jairo Riedewald, Ollie Arblaster, Romelle Donovan, Thomas Cannon, Tyrese Campbell.

Main Match Prediction

We can make a strong argument for backing Sheffield United at -1, especially at the appealing odds of -110 that are available. We expect the Blades to have the upper hand in this EFL Cup clash.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):

• United have won 3 of their last 5 away games.
• United are unbeaten in their last 5 away games.
• Fleetwood have failed to win 3 of their last 4 games.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the EFL Cup odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fleetwood 0 - 2 Sheffield United

There’s the option to wager on Sheffield United to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +550 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookies giving them a 63% probability of winning, Sheffield United might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -172 when it comes to triumphing in this EFL Cup clash. At +410, Fleetwood Town are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between United at +110, Fleetwood at +380 or the draw at +143.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -156 on the BTTS market.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest EFL Cup matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+410

X

+310

2

-172

Half-Time Result

1

+380

X

+143

2

+110

Double Chance

1X

+118

12

-526

X2

-769

Draw No Bet

1

+265

2

-435

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-133

2 Hcp -1

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+108

Favourite Patrick Bamford is available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Patrick Bamford (United)

First

+400

Anytime

+155

Thomas Cannon (United)

First

+400

Anytime

+155

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

+450

Anytime

+180

Ben Brereton (United)

First

+480

Anytime

+188

Sydie Peck (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Tahith Chong (United)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Oliver Arblaster (United)

First

+950

Anytime

+390

Jairo Riedewald (United)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Hamza Choudhury (United)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Rhys Norrington-Davies (United)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Sam McCallum (United)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

Matt Doherty (United)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Mark McGuinness (United)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Liam Kitching (United)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Femi Seriki (United)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Joe Rothwell (United)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Japhet Tanganga (United)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Fleetwood Stats

Sheffield United Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 7.50 corners against in the last 2 home matches
• An average of 12.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 12.50 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 2 home matches

Corners

• An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 6.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 37.00% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 37.00% possession in the last 2 home matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 2 home matches

Possession

• An average of 43.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches

Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

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