Stoke City vs Sheffield United Live Streaming – A crucial fixture in the EFL Championship as mid-table Stoke City host relegation-threatened Sheffield United at the bet365 Stadium. With both clubs eager to end their seasons on a high, this clash could be decisive for their summer rebuilds and long-term ambitions.
📅 Match Details
Match
Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Date
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time
2:45 PM ET / 19:45 BST
Venue
bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Competition
EFL Championship 2024/25
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
Total Meetings
Stoke Wins
Sheffield United Wins
Draws
Last Meeting
17
6
6
5
Sheffield Utd 1–1 Stoke (Dec 2024)
The last 4 meetings have ended level or been decided by a single goal.
Stoke are unbeaten in their last 3 home games against the Blades.
📊 Team Form and League Standings
Team
Position
Points
Last 5 Matches
Last Result
Stoke City
16th
52
D-W-L-D-W
Won 2–0 vs Plymouth
Sheffield Utd
22nd
39
L-L-D-W-L
Lost 1–3 vs Norwich City
Stoke have shown improvement in their home form.
Sheffield United are desperate to escape the drop zone with just a few games left.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Stoke City:
Andre Vidigal – Quick and technical winger, vital for counter-attacks.
Josh Laurent – Midfield engine and ball-winner.
Daniel Johnson – Provides experience and leadership in tight matches.
Sheffield United:
Oliver McBurnie – Target man and primary goal threat.
James McAtee – Creative midfielder on loan from Man City.
Anel Ahmedhodžić – Defensive rock, crucial in dealing with Stoke’s physical play.
⚽ Tactical Preview
Team
Formation
Style of Play
Strengths
Weaknesses
Stoke City
4-2-3-1
Compact shape, counterplay
Midfield control, home form
Vulnerable in wide areas
Sheffield United
3-5-2
Wing-play and overloads
Set-pieces, aerial threat
Defensive lapses, form slump
Stoke may look to break quickly through Vidigal and Campbell.
Sheffield United will rely on wing-backs and crosses into McBurnie.
🔮 Predictions
Category
Prediction
Full-Time Score
Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield United
Key Stat
Sheffield United: 1 win in last 7 matches
Player to Watch
Josh Laurent (Stoke)
With Stoke’s home form improving and the Blades struggling, the hosts are slight favorites.
📺 How to Watch Stoke City vs Sheffield United Live
UK: Sky Sports Red Button, NOW TV
USA: ESPN+ (EFL Championship rights holder)
Australia: beIN Sports Connect
International: iFollow or club streaming platforms (geo-restrictions may apply)
