Championship leaders Coventry City travel to Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening for a fixture that could have a significant bearing on the promotion race.
Frank Lampard’s side have rediscovered their rhythm after a dip in form around the turn of the year, with back-to-back victories over Middlesbrough and West Brom restoring confidence and sending them back to the top of the table with momentum building.
Sheffield United are giving their own supporters plenty to believe in. Wins over Portsmouth and local rivals Sheffield Wednesday have lifted the Blades to within six points of the play-off places, and the feeling around the club is that a late push for the top six is far from out of reach.
For all of Coventry’s recent form, this trip comes with its own complications. They have not won at Bramall Lane since 2013, and Sheffield United have lost just once at home in their last ten league matches, making them a difficult side to break down on their own patch.
Coventry’s away record also invites scrutiny, with only one win from their last nine matches in all competitions raising questions about their consistency on the road.
How to watch Sheffield United v Coventry City
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports+, with live streaming available through the Sky Sports app for subscribers.
Kick-off time and venue
Sheffield United v Coventry City kicks off at 19:45 GMT on Wednesday 25 February at Bramall Lane.
Head-to-head record
The two sides are remarkably evenly matched historically. Sheffield United have won 25 of the previous meetings, Coventry City have also won 25, with 20 draws separating the two sides across their shared history.
