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Sheffield United eliminated from Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Sheffield United eliminated from Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town
Summary

Sheffield United was eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing 1-0 to Fleetwood Town on September 16. Manager Chris Wilder criticized the team's performance, stating they strayed from the gameplan in the second half. He expressed disappointment in the player’s missed opportunities to prove themselves, following a prior loss to Wolves in the Championship. Sheffield United will next face Stoke City on September 19 in another Championship match.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sheffield United lost 1-0 to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup.
  • •Chris Wilder noted players did not stick to the gameplan.
  • •Wilder stressed it was a disappointing night despite squad rotation.
  • •Sheffield United faces Stoke City in the Championship on September 19.
Latest Updates
  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Wilder accuses Sheffield United players of ‘arrogance’ after shock cup exit
  • 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'We have to own it' - Blades boss Wilder on Cup exit
What they're saying
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Chris Wilder accused his Sheffield United players of showing “entitlement and arrogance” after they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town.The Blades were beaten 1-0, with Wilder pa...

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder tells BBC Radio Sheffield the players let themselves down in their Carabao Cup defeat by Fleetwood Town.

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