Hull City's performance in the new season is not good. They have only 3 draws and 1 loss, ranking 19th in the English Championship. Sheffield United came to the English Championship this season as a relegated polo team, and their performance at the beginning was not bad, with an unbeaten performance of 2 wins and 2 draws, including 1 win and 1 draw at home and away. On the offensive level, The performance is relatively stable.

Current status of the two teams:

After Hull made the decision to part ways with Liam Rosenior in the summer, Hull fans are yet to be convinced that it was the right decision.

Just three points have been accumulated from Tim Walter's first four games in charge, albeit their only defeat coming away at Leeds United.

The Tigers commenced the season with successive draws against Bristol City, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall, matches in which they were favourites to prevail.

What will be most concerning for Walter is the lack of goals, with one of their two strikes a last-gasp penalty in the opening match of the season.

Adding the likes of Kasey Palmer and Abu Kamara to their ranks may aid that cause, yet Walter will just want a win by any means at this stage as Hull bid to kick-start what is supposed to be another year challenging for Premier League promotion.

That is also what is expected from Sheffield United who made an array of shrewd additions since their dismal effort in the top flight during 2023-24.

Having started on -2 points courtesy of breaching financial regulations, Chris Wilder and the Blades will be delighted to be sitting in sixth place.

Letting slip a two-goal lead against Queens Park Rangers at Bramall Lane was a considerable disappointment, but they were able to bounce back with a draw at Norwich City and 1-0 victory over a side in Watford who had won their first three league fixtures.

With victory on Friday, Sheffield United would catapult themselves into second spot, which would send a statement to their rivals with Wilder having seemingly put together a squad that has the strength-in-depth to challenge for the title.

Injury list:

Hull City

(left winger) Sicknick

(Left winger) Ryan Longman

sheffield united

(right back) Shackleton

(right back) Femi Seriki

starting lineup



Hull City possible starting lineup:

GK:1-Pandur;

DF:2-Coyle,5- Jones,6- McLoughlin, 3-Giles;

MF:25-Zambrano; 10-Omur, 27-Slater, 8-Mehlem, 7-Millar;

FW:9- Bedia

Sheffield United possible starting lineup:

GK:1-Cooper;

DF:14-Gilchrist, 15-Souttar, 6-Ahmedhodzic, 2-Burrows;

MF:8-Rak-Sakyi, 4-Souza, 21-Arblaster, 11-Hamer; 10-O'Hare;

FW:9-Moore