Sheffield United host Bolton Wanderers in Matchday 4 of the Championship as both sides look to improve their early-season form.

Form & Context

• Sheffield United: Still searching for a first league win after three draws (0-0 vs Birmingham, 0-0 at Swansea, 2-2 at Cardiff). They sit 14th with 3 points and have been solid defensively but lacking a cutting edge.
• Bolton Wanderers: 11th with 4 points (W1 D1 L1). They started with a win over Preston but followed it with a draw at QPR and a home defeat to Lincoln City.

The sides have not met in the league since 2019. Sheffield United have a strong recent record in this fixture, winning four of the last five meetings.

Team News

Sheffield United are without several players including Tom Davies, Rhys Norrington-Davies and John Egan (injuries). Bolton appear to have a relatively clean bill of health.

Chris Wilder’s side are expected to line up in a solid defensive shape, while Steven Schumacher’s Bolton will look to stay compact and hit on the counter.

Prediction

Sheffield United 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

Home advantage and Sheffield’s greater quality should see them claim their first league win of the season. Expect a controlled performance at Bramall Lane against a Bolton side still finding consistency.