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Sheffield United hosts Birmingham City in EFL Championship opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:36 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Sheffield United hosts Birmingham City in EFL Championship opener

Summary

Sheffield United plays Birmingham City at Bramall Lane on August 15, 2026, marking the beginning of the 2026–27 EFL Championship season. Both teams seek to start their league campaigns positively after winning their opening EFL Cup matches. Sheffield United defeated Mansfield Town 3–0, while Birmingham City won against Swansea City 1–0 in their respective cup encounters. The match is currently underway, with Sheffield United coming off several squad changes, including the loan signing of Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City.

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By the Numbers

•Sheffield United beat Mansfield Town 3–0 in the EFL Cup.
•Birmingham City edged Swansea City 1–0 in their cup match.
•Kickoff at Bramall Lane was scheduled for 5:30 PM BST.
•Kalvin Phillips has joined Sheffield United on loan this season.
•Birmingham City strengthened its squad with several summer signings.

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6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Results Today: Championship Live Score, Updates, Stats

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Sheffield United hosted Birmingham City at Bramall Lane on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the opening match of the 2026–27 EFL Championship season. The Sheffield United vs Birmingham City fixture followed both teams’ opening-day EFL Cup wins.Sheffield United had defeated Mansfield Town 3–0, while Birmingham City had edged Swansea City 1–0. The match was scheduled […] The post Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Results Today: Championship Live Score, Updates, Stats appeared first on HEAVY.
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