Sheffield Utd 1-0 Wrexham: result and AI prediction

Sheffield Utd – Wrexham, Championship, Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Bramall Lane

Sheffield Utd is #12 in the table (16 pts) and Wrexham #17 (14 pts). Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Sheffield Utd 2, draws 1, Wrexham 2. Their last meeting, on March 21, 2026, ended Sheffield Utd 1-2 Wrexham. Absent for Sheffield Utd: M. Doherty, J. Shackleton. Absent for Wrexham: N. Broadhead, L. Cacace, M. Cleworth +3.

Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd
Final score1 - 0
WrexhamWrexham
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Sheffield United return to Bramall Lane with steadier recent home momentum, but Wrexham arrive with a recent winning record in this fixture and a clear route to hurting them through Kieffer Moore's hold-up play. The visitors' attack is weakened by the confirmed absence of Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead, while Moore and O'Hare carry much of their creative burden. Bamford's late fitness call is important for the hosts, particularly if Wilder wants an extra penalty-box presence. This looks set to turn on wide containment, second balls and whether Wrexham can withstand sustained home pressure.

Head-to-head analysis

Wrexham won both Championship meetings last season, including a victory at Bramall Lane, and have taken the last three EFL meetings. The earlier cup ties were also open, high-event contests, so this pairing has recently produced decisive moments at both ends.

Injuries and absences

Wrexham's confirmed absences remove Windass, Broadhead and Cacace, narrowing their attacking and left-sided options; Moore and O'Hare become even more central to their plan. Sheffield United are without Doherty and Shackleton, while Bamford's availability will determine how much orthodox centre-forward presence Wilder can use.

Form (last 5)

Sheffield UtdLeague position #12 · 16 ptsL W D
WrexhamLeague position #17 · 14 ptsL W L

Sheffield Utd vs Wrexham stats

Sheffield UtdWrexham
Played1212
Goals scored1615
Goals conceded1518
Clean sheets42

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-21Sheffield Utd 1-2 Wrexham
  • 2025-12-26Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield Utd
  • 2024-08-13Sheffield Utd 4-2 Wrexham
  • 2023-02-07Sheffield Utd 3-1 Wrexham
  • 2023-01-29Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield Utd

Unavailable players

Sheffield Utd

M. Doherty, J. Shackleton

Wrexham

N. Broadhead, L. Cacace, M. Cleworth, S. Revan, J. Windass, G. Thomason

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