The upcoming matches in The Championship are set to kick off, beginning with a crucial game at Bramall Lane where second-placed Sheffield United will face off against fifth-placed Coventry City.
Sheffield United are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League and are currently just behind leaders Leeds United on goal difference. They also hold a two-point lead over third-placed Burnley.
Despite dealing with several injuries, Chris Wilder's team have managed to grind out results and are looking stronger as they head into the final eight games of the season.
Coventry had a slow start to the season but have climbed up the table under the management of Frank Lampard, who appears to be enjoying his return to coaching.
The Sky Blues have accumulated 31 points in 2025, the highest in the division.
Team news
Ollie Arblaster has been out with a knee injury since November, but Harry Clarke and Alfie Gilchrist returned to training before the international break and are likely to be back in contention.
Kieffer Moore has made a few substitute appearances recently and could be an option for Wilder in attack.
Coventry's Brandon Thomas-Asante (groin) and Ben Sheaf (unspecified injury) missed the last game, while Jack Rudoni (shoulder) has been sidelined for almost a month.
Ephron Mason-Clark overcame a toe injury to start in the last match, with Haji Wright impressing with a hat-trick. Wright is expected to be in the starting lineup.
The stats
Sheffield United have kept only one clean sheet in their last six home games and most of their recent wins have been by a narrow margin.
Coventry have scored first in six of their last seven matches and have been victorious in four of their previous five away games.
Five of Coventry's last six games have seen at least three goals scored.
Prediction
Coventry have been in exceptional form since the beginning of the year and are likely to extend their successful run by defeating Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Sky Blues are full of confidence, demonstrated by their convincing 3-0 win against Sunderland before the break.
Although facing a tough challenge against Sheffield United, Coventry have the ability to rise to the occasion.
Sheffield United have been consistent throughout the season, with only six losses in 38 Championship matches. However, they have suffered three defeats at home since the start of the year and could potentially fall victim to Coventry's surge up the table.