Southampton vs Sheffield United

EFL Championship Matchweek 28 - Tuesday 21st January 2026 - 19:45 - St. Mary's
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Referee: Thomas Kirk
Assistants: Matthew Smith & Sam Lewis
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[VictoryBlade]

I don’t feel any level of confidence with this side , plus why isn’t Hamer getting into the team ?

Too fat!

 

[prescotblade]

Doesn’t install confidence, are we really that short on players

 

[BangorBlade]

Arguably our most important game of the season to date isn't exactly the ideal stage to 'Give Zattestrom a crack'. There's a reason he hasn't started yet this season.

We have Campbell Cannon and Bamford fit so the attack takes care of itself. Not sure I would prefer to see One on the bench ahead of Ings despite the latter's lack of goals.

Actually think this could be a game for Gus - but not sure how the formation would look if he starts

Gus on the bench tonight, wonder it Bamford isn't full fit.
As for Zatterstrome I think he play in a few CL games before coming to us, he just hasn't been given a chance unfortunately.

 

[Sharp_as_a_Blade]

Same back 4 that conceded 4 to Mansfield? Tonight could be embarrassing

 

[Belvedere Blade]

 

[coolasanidiot]

You can only think exertions against Charlton mean he has to be careful with McCallum,Brooks & Seriki. That said the selection looks worrying.

 

[Shawy24]

Oh well. That’s that over then.

 

[Nedski]

Scienza is going to have a field day. Possibly the best winger in the league and he's one on one with Hoever. Chong won't do any defending and neither will McGuiness

 

[FredZeppelin]

I personally think that is Wilder giving up on the play-offs.

Can't blame the Board for not funding any serious incomings in this window looking at that line up. A new goalkeeper is all we need to ensure we avoid relegation.

Really glad I didn't pay out to go tonight now.

The Traitors looks a better bet.

utb

 

[Belvedere Blade]

 

[Sharp_as_a_Blade]

Mee and McGuinness was genuinely the slowest cb partnership i've ever seen, if things are this bad in defence we should recall Baptiste, at least get a bit of pace next to Mee

 

[Dkc]

0-3 Blades

 

[Blade58]

FS worrying selection for me

Defence is very concerning

 

[Bladedog]

Is anybody really surprised with this line up..he,ll always do this when we have a 3 game week.

 

[MagnifiqueShorehamStreet]

Don’t get that selection at all unless the benched players are carrying knocks.
Chong in for Brooks, is just plain wrong!

 

[Pintor75]

It's as if he's playing this team because the board won't back him, as if saying stuff it, funny enough the attacking side of the team looks the strongest

 

[derfblade.3]

I personally think that is Wilder giving up on the play-offs.

Can't blame the Board for not funding any serious incomings in this window looking at that line up. A new goalkeeper is all we need to ensure we avoid relegation.

Really glad I didn't pay out to go tonight now.

The Traitors looks a better bet.

utb

Watch both Fred. Blades till 9.45 then put BBC I player on at 9.45 then press "watch from start". Simples.

 

[Aston max]

Looks like emmerdale ,corrie and love island

 

[coolasanidiot]

Is anybody really surprised with this line up..he,ll always do this when we have a 3 game week.

Yeah I am - I love Chris to bits and its a job for life for me; but I'd much rather start with strongest team and take a view of how the bodies are holding up at HT. This to me is wing and a prayer hoping to keep 'in it' until 60 then insert. Like I say I'd go other way around.

 

[Bell4]

I personally think that is Wilder giving up on the play-offs.

Can't blame the Board for not funding any serious incomings in this window looking at that line up. A new goalkeeper is all we need to ensure we avoid relegation.

Really glad I didn't pay out to go tonight now.

The Traitors looks a better bet.

utb

Yup

This

WTF



Bonkers or genius ?

Watch this space

 

[Cappy]

We don’t even get a programme just for our game

 

[Pintor75]

Yeah I am - I love Chris to bits and its a job for life for me; but I'd much rather start with strongest team and take a view of how the bodies are holding up at HT. This to me is wing and a prayer hoping to keep 'in it' until 60 then insert. Like I say I'd go other way around.

Plus, get a result tonight with a strong team means confidence going into the next 2

 

[Shawy24]

We don’t even get a programme just for our game

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Thank fuck for Sheffield Wednesday to keep us entertained

 

[Harry's Game]

Might need to score 3 to get a point

 

[Peezablade]

As long as mcguinnes and chong don't start i,ll be happy.

Oh dear.
I’m not happy either!

 

[dexter101]

Changes were expected. Brooks, seriki and mccallum worked their arses off on Saturday.

The other members of the squad need to step up and compete.

CB is what it is, no real options.

Come on Blades

 

[Kenilworth]

Team news is in. I'm scared.

I’d be worried if I were me

 

[ancientblade]

that line up tells me were not expecting anything from tonight and saving players for the next 2 games

 

[FINUK]

1-0 blades …..

 

[Kenilworth]

Did we appeal Tanga red and when did the outcome of that get notified?