Sheffield United vs Wrexham Live Stream & Tips - Can Wrexham Upset the Odds in the League Cup?

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Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Eddy Tora 13 Aug 2024

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Sheffield United face Wrexham in the League Cup on Tuesday (Getty)

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Sheffield United have a big class advantage and are backed to make it count at Bramall Lane. Wrexham can score, but the Blades’ attack should make the difference.

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Head to Head
Sheffield United Form
Sheffield United Injuries
Wrexham Form
Wrexham Injuries

Head to Head

Sheffield United have a 5-3 advantage against Wrexham with two draws in four matches.

They last met in the 2022/23 FA Cup Fourth Round, Sheffield United winning 3-1 at Bramall Lane where Billy Sharp and Sander Berge scored in added time.

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United couldn’t avoid relegation from the Premier League last season, finishing bottom of the table, 16 points from safety.

Chris Wilder returned as manager in December but it was too late, the club ending with three wins, seven draws and 28 defeats.

The Blades had a promising pre-season, scoring 11 goals in four straight wins before a 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town.

United began life in the Championship with a 2-0 win at Preston North End. Oliver Arblaster and Gustavo Hamer got the goals in a game of few chances.

Sheffield United Injuries

Right-back Jamie Shackleton remains out with a knee injury and left-back Sam McCallum is doubtful.

Wrexham Form

Wrexham went back to back last season, earning a second straight promotion after winning the 2022/23 National League. They came second in League Two to earn automatic promotion.

Phil Parkinson’s side went unbeaten in five friendlies including draws against Bournemouth and Chelsea. They ended with a 4-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps and a 1-0 victory against Fleetwood Town.

The Red Dragons started League One with a 2-0 win against Wycombe. Max Cleworth and Jack Marriott scored in the first half, Steven Fletcher restoring the two goal lead late on.

Wrexham Injuries

Left-back Jacob Mendy is out after undergoing achilles tendon surgery.

Forward Paul Mullin is recovering after undergoing spinal surgery.

Verdict

Sheffield United v Wrexham

Sheffield United have the superior squad here and will want to get off to a winning start at Bramall Lane. Wrexham can score with BTTS adding value to a Blades victory.

Sheffield United Win

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United Win 3-1

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