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Sheffield United hosts Birmingham City to kick off Championship campaign

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Sheffield United hosts Birmingham City to kick off Championship campaign

Summary

Sheffield United and Birmingham City meet at Bramall Lane on Saturday at 17:30 BST to start their Championship seasons. Both clubs won their opening matches last weekend, with Sheffield United defeating Mansfield 3-0 in the EFL Cup, while Birmingham City secured a 1-0 victory over Swansea. Historically, Sheffield United has a strong record against Birmingham, remaining unbeaten in their last five league encounters. Birmingham City struggles in away games, having claimed only one victory in their last eight visits to Bramall Lane. The Blades aim to improve their home performance after losing five of their last nine at this venue in the previous season.

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•Sheffield United begins its Championship season against Birmingham City on August 14, 2026.
•The Blades won 3-0 against Mansfield, and Birmingham City won 1-0 against Swansea.
•Sheffield United is unbeaten in their last five league games against Birmingham City.
•Birmingham City has won only one of their last eight away games at Bramall Lane.
•Both teams aim to improve upon their previous home and away performances.

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