Fleetwood Town
- Fleetwood Town are unbeaten in their last 10 games in all competitions (W4, D6).
- Fleetwood Town are the EFL Cup's 'grinders-in-chief' this season with Matt Lawlor's men having turned the 2026-2027 competition into a real slog for any side that is unfortunate enough to draw them in the early rounds.
- Fleetwood have not lost a home game in any competition in 2026/2027 (W3, D4) and they average just 0.43 goals conceded per game at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, England - a ratio that can be reduced further against a talented opponent.
Sheffield United
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last 7 away games in all competitions (W4, D3).
- Chris Wilder's side have won five, drawn four and lost only one of their last 10 in all competitions, so they have the sharpest of the pair's two edges.
- Their three most recent results in Championship 2026/2027 have been a 3-2 home win over Bolton Wanderers, a 1-3 defeat to Norwich City at home and a 2-1 away win at Blackburn Rovers.
- Despite Sheffield United's superior quality, the fact that Fleetwood are holding firm at home makes this a cup contest rather than a walk in the park for the visitors.
Key Players
Thomas Cannon is on a good run for the Blades with three goals in five and can get on the scoresheet in this contest as Sheffield United try to pin Fleetwood back in their own half for long periods.
Betting Insights
- Sheffield United are the clear odds-on bet at 1.63 and there's no getting away from the fact that the Blades have the superior quality and record of the two sides going into this EFL Cup tie.
- The draw at 4.0 looks a better play than the home team odds of 4.85.
- Both teams to score looks live at 1.7, but we prefer Under 2.5 goals at 2.15 for a tighter affair.
Prediction
- Under 2.5 goals at 2.15 is the preferred play for a tighter affair.
- The draw at 4.0 looks like an appealing result given Fleetwood's home resilience and Sheffield United's away form.