Sheffield United vs Charlton Athletic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Sheffield United backed to get their first point of the season with a draw against Charlton

• Recent history favours the Blades, but the sides haven't met in the Championship for over 15 years

• Callum O'Hare will be crucial for Sheff United if they are to get anything from this one

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Sheffield United vs Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Sheffield United vs Charlton Athletic

• Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Bramall Lane

Match Prediction: Sheffield United 1-1 Charlton Athletic

Sheffield United are in a rut, losing their last five games. They've been leaking goals, which doesn't bode well against a Charlton side that's shown they can nick a result. The Blades will need to tighten up at the back and hope their forwards can find some form. It's going to be a tough one for them, but they've got the quality to turn it around - and potentially a new manager bounce, with Chris Wilder returning.

Charlton, on the other hand, have been a bit more solid, picking up a win and two draws in their recent outings. They'll fancy their chances against a struggling Sheffield United side. If they can keep it tight and hit on the break, they could cause an upset. It's all about staying disciplined and taking their chances when they come.

Sheffield United are in dire form, losing all five of their recent matches. They've conceded a whopping 12 goals in those games, which is a real worry. If they don't sort out their defence, they're in for a long afternoon. But they've got the players to turn it around if they can find some confidence.

The Blades need to start converting their chances. They've been creating opportunities but just can't seem to finish them off. If they can get their forwards firing, they might just nick a result against Charlton.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-5 vs Ipswich Town (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Swansea City (A)

• Loss: 1-4 vs Bristol City (H)

Charlton have been more consistent lately, with a win and two draws in their last five games. They've shown they can grind out results, which could be key against a struggling Sheffield side. If they keep it tight at the back, they've got a good chance of getting something from this game.

The Addicks will need to be clinical if they want to take all three points. They've had some good performances but need to start turning those draws into wins. If they can do that, they'll be a real threat to Sheffield United.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Bristol City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (H)

Sheffield United have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last four Championship encounters. However, Charlton have shown they can get results against the Blades, and will be looking for a repeat on Saturday.

Recent Championship Results

• Sheffield United 3-1 Charlton Athletic (28 Dec 2008)

• Charlton Athletic 2-5 Sheffield United (22 Nov 2008)

• Sheffield United 0-2 Charlton Athletic (01 Mar 2008)

• Charlton Athletic 0-3 Sheffield United (27 Nov 2007)

• Jamie Shackleton (Foot) - Doubt

• Ollie Arblaster (Leg) - Doubt

• Tom Davies (Muscle) - Doubt

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Cooper, Godfrey, Tanganga, McGuinness, Burrows, Peck, Matos, Brooks, O'Hare, Barry, Cannon

Sheffield United will need to rely on Ben Godfrey and Japhet Tanganga to shore up the defence and keep a desperately-needed clean sheet. The midfield trio of O'Hare, Matos and Peck will be crucial in controlling the game and feeding the forwards.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski, Ramsay, Jones, Bell, Edwards, Coventry, Docherty, Apter, Carey, Campbell, Kelman

Charlton's defence, led by Lloyd Jones and Kayne Ramsay, will need to be solid to keep Sheffield's forwards at bay. In midfield, Greg Docherty and Conor Coventry will be key in breaking up play and starting attacks.

• Michael Cooper vs Charlie Kelman: A classic battle between a goalkeeper and striker, with both needing to be at their best from the outset.

• Callum O'Hare vs Greg Docherty: O'Hare's creativity against Docherty's tenacity in midfield.

• Louie Barry (Sheffield United): The young forward will be looking to break his goal drought and make an impact.

• Charlie Kelman (Charlton Athletic): Kelman's pace and finishing could be key for Charlton in this match.

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