Sheffield United were relegated on matchday 32 thanks to a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Blades go into matchday 33 with nothing to play for except pride.
In contrast, Brighton have everything to play for this weekend. The Seagulls sit 16th in the league on 34 points and seven points above 18th-place Fulham.
An important win in the promotion race.Didzy strikes twice and Enda heads in to give us a vital 3 points, on this day in 2019. 👊 pic.twitter.com/x4Xp0vvuq2— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 22, 2021
An important win in the promotion race.Didzy strikes twice and Enda heads in to give us a vital 3 points, on this day in 2019. 👊 pic.twitter.com/x4Xp0vvuq2
The Cottagers’ form has dipped in the last month allowing Brighton to build a points cushion between them. A win against Sheffield United on Saturday would almost ensure the Seagulls of Premier League football in 2021-22.
Since Sheffield United were promoted to the top flight in 2019, they have not lost to Brighton. After winning at the Amex Stadium last season, the two sides have played out consecutive draws.
The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 with Danny Welbeck’s 87th-minute goal cancelling out Jayden Bogle’s strike in the 63rd minute. Sheffield United’s point against Brighton is just one of 14 points the Blades have collected this term.
Sheffield United are at the bottom of the current Premier League form table. They took just three points from the last 18 on offer. They scored a mere two goals with 13 allowed to opponents.
Brighton took eight points from the last 18 available. They are on a two-game draw streak in the league.
Brighton tallied seven goals over the course of the last six games with five conceded to opposing sides.
Sheffield United interim manager Paul Heckingbottom has several players on the injury list. Midfielder Sander Berge is ruled out and likely to sold in the summer.Striker Oliver McBurnie is ruled out with an ankle issue.
Jack Robinson, Jack O’Connell, Billy Sharp, and Chris Basham are all four likely to miss out due to their respective injuries. Graham Potter is without full-back Tariq Lamptey and Solly March.
Defender Ben White is suspended. Meanwhile, Percy Tau and Florin Andone are both doubts to play.
Sheffield United are on a two-game losing streak at Bramall Lane. Brighton are unbeaten in two of their last three away games. They should continue their decent run of form with a victory of Sheffield United and potentially move 10 points ahead of Fulham in the standings.
The Baldes are winless in their last five league matches. Brighton will inflict a sixth straight loss on Sheffield United to add insult to injury. Potter will lead the Seagulls to survival for a third straight Premier League campaign.