Sheffield United travel to The Valley this Saturday aiming to extend their four-match unbeaten run against a Charlton Athletic side mired in a slump. The Blades sit ninth in the Championship with 22 points, while the hosts are 21st with just 14 points after four consecutive defeats. Their next fixture is away to Charlton on Saturday 7 November.
Charlton have the joint-worst scoring record in the division, netting only 11 times in 14 games and failing to score in six of those matches. Their recent form includes heavy losses to Middlesbrough and Watford. In contrast, Sheffield United's resilience has been built on defensive solidity, keeping five clean sheets across all competitions this season. The team's recent form over the last five matches shows two wins, one draw and two defeats, a sequence that includes the 3-2 victory at Preston on Tuesday 3 November.
Patrick Bamford leads the Blades' scoring charts with five goals in 11 appearances this season, while midfielder Sydie Peck has contributed four, including a hat-trick in the dramatic 3-2 win over Preston last time out. That victory, which came via goals from Peck in the 27th, 37th and 45th minutes, secured a vital three points.
Coverage of the clash will be available for international supporters. "Supporters outside of the UK and Ireland can watch Saturday's fixture against Sheffield United live on CharltonTV," said Terry Smith. Commentator Greg Stubley added that coverage begins at 2.30pm GMT.
The two sides have met four times at league level, with Charlton completing a league double over United in the 2025/26 season. The Blades have been strong on the road this campaign, taking three wins and two draws from their seven away games. Their next assignment after this trip is a home fixture, details of which are on our fixtures page. The team will look to build on recent results like the 1-0 home win over Wrexham on Friday 30 October, secured by a Ben Brereton goal, and the 1-1 draw with Derby on Saturday 24 October.
