Wolves prepare for Bramall Lane test as Wilder urges calm
Wolverhampton Wanderers head into Sunday's Championship clash at Sheffield United having drawn 2-2 with Birmingham in their last game, with Chris Wilder urging his side to steady themselves after a mixed start to the season.
Wolves sit 14th in the Championship table with eight points from six games, having played one match fewer than their opponents. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw and two losses, including a 2-2 draw at Birmingham on September 6 where F. Lopez and L. Krejci scored for Wolves.
Sheffield United, currently 13th with nine points, have won two, drawn three and lost one so far this season, with their most recent victory coming 2-1 over Blackburn Rovers in midweek. Chris Wilder acknowledged his side's inconsistency, saying: "We're scrambling at the moment. We've got to get through to the international break."
The Blades have conceded in 14 of their last 15 home Championship games at Bramall Lane, the sole exception being a 0-0 draw with Birmingham in August. Their most recent home win over Wolves came in November 2023, a 2-1 Premier League victory, while Wolves have won three of their last four league meetings with Sheffield United, keeping clean sheets in all three.
Wolves have scored 13 goals this season, compared to Sheffield United's eight, and have been involved in high-scoring away games, with each of their three away Championship matches this season seeing at least four goals. They have scored seven and conceded seven in those fixtures, a feat achieved by only two other Championship sides since 2004-05: Crewe and Blackburn.
Sheffield United have faced the most shots of any team in the division this season (103) and hold the fourth-highest non-penalty xGA (10.15). Wolves have been widely tipped for a promotion push following their Premier League relegation, and will look to build on their recent results, which include wins over Stoke City, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston.
The match kicks off at 12pm on Sunday and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with streaming available app or NOW TV. BBC Radio Sheffield will provide live audio commentary. Fans can check the latest team updates on our squad page and view the full Championship standings as they prepare for the encounter.
