Sheffield United eliminated from Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'We have to own it' - Blades boss Wilder on Cup exit
"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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