Sheffield United’s expected relegation could be rubber-stamped this evening if they lose at Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight (kick-off: 8:15 PM), and Newcastle United are successful in claiming victory over West Ham United in the earlier in the day, the Blades, officially will be relegated and will play SkyBet Championship next season.
The match at Molineux between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United had initially set to kick-off at 3:00 PM, but this has now changed to 8:15 PM to prevent clashing with the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip.
They are expected to be without defender George Baldock (head), Jayden Bogle (face), Chris Basham, Jack O’Connell (knee), and Jack Robinson through injury, whilst midfielder Jack Rodwell is also sidelined. The Blades are also without strikers Billy Sharp (groin), and Oli McBurnie (fracture) – the pair are sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers come into this fixture having beaten Fulham 1-0 last week at Craven Cottage, ending a run of six Premier League without a victory. During this period they have drawn twice with Aston Villa, and Newcastle, whilst suffered defeats to; Manchester City, Liverpool, and West Ham United. At the time of writing, they are currently twelfth in
Wolves are expected to be without several players through injury. Pedro Neto (knee), Fernando Marcal (groin), Raul Jiminez (head), and Johnny Otto (knee), are all sidelined through injury. Meanwhile. Will Boly and Ruben De Silva Neves have both tested positive for Coronavircus and under government guidelines are self-isolating and may not be available for this weekend’s fixture.
Past Premier League Results… vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
01.12.2019 – Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Sheffield United
08.07.2020 – Sheffield United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
14.09.2020 – Sheffield United 0-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Forthcoming Blades Fixtures;
*All fixtures are subject to change
24 Apr – Brighton & Hove Albion (h) – 15:00
01 May – Tottenham Hotspur (a) – 15:00
08 May – Crystal Palace (h) – 15:00
11 May – Everton (a) – 19:45
15 May – Newcastle United (a) – 15:00
23 May – Burnley (h) – 16:00