Derby County vs Sheffield United Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/02
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 2 May at 11:30. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
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- 01 Nov 2025 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Derby County W
- 01 Feb 2025 Derby County 0 - 1 Sheffield United L
- 21 Sep 2024 Sheffield United 1 - 0 Derby County L
- 29 Jul 2023 Derby County 1 - 3 Sheffield United L
- 15 Jan 2022 Derby County 2 - 0 Sheffield United W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry City
|
54 | 30 | 11 | 13 | +42 | 101 | L W W D D |
| 2 |
Millwall
|
52 | 27 | 10 | 15 | +8 | 91 | L D W L D |
| 3 |
Middlesbrough
|
52 | 24 | 14 | 14 | +20 | 86 | D D L D L |
| 4 |
Derby County
|
52 | 23 | 12 | 17 | +14 | 81 | W W L W L |
| 5 |
Hull City
|
52 | 23 | 11 | 18 | +3 | 80 | L W D D L |
| 6 |
Ipswich Town
|
40 | 21 | 12 | 7 | +31 | 75 | D W D W W |
| 7 |
Sheffield United
|
55 | 22 | 8 | 25 | +8 | 74 | D L D L W |
| 8 |
Swansea City
|
52 | 21 | 11 | 20 | -1 | 74 | L L D D W |
| 9 |
Bristol City
|
54 | 20 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 73 | D L W W D |
| 10 |
Stoke City
|
52 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 70 | W L W L D |
| 11 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
52 | 19 | 13 | 20 | -10 | 70 | W W W D D |
| 12 |
Southampton
|
41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | +20 | 69 | W W W W W |
| 13 |
Norwich City
|
52 | 19 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 66 | L W D W L |
| 14 |
Watford
|
52 | 16 | 17 | 19 | -3 | 65 | W D L D L |
| 15 |
Wrexham
|
42 | 17 | 13 | 12 | +3 | 64 | L W D L L |
| 16 |
Preston North End
|
52 | 15 | 19 | 18 | -8 | 64 | L W D D W |
| 17 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
52 | 16 | 14 | 22 | -11 | 62 | W D W D D |
| 18 |
Portsmouth
|
52 | 15 | 15 | 22 | -15 | 60 | L L D D W |
| 19 |
Oxford United
|
52 | 14 | 16 | 22 | -13 | 58 | D L D D W |
| 20 |
Birmingham City
|
42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | -1 | 56 | D L L L W |
| 21 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
52 | 13 | 16 | 23 | -18 | 55 | W W D D D |
| 22 |
Charlton Athletic
|
42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | -12 | 49 | D L L D L |
| 23 |
Leicester City
|
42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | -10 | 47 | L D D D L |
| 24 |
Burnley
|
10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +14 | 26 | W W W W W |
| 25 |
Leeds United
|
11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +15 | 24 | W W W W W |
| 26 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
52 | 3 | 15 | 34 | -60 | 24 | L L L D D |
| 27 |
Luton Town
|
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 18 | L W W W L |
| 28 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 16 | W L W W L |
| 29 |
Sunderland
|
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -6 | 14 | L L W L W |
| 30 |
Cardiff City
|
10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 8 | L L D D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 11:30.
Match preview
Derby County host Sheffield United in the English Football League Championship on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 11:30. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Derby County sit 4th in the English Football League Championship table with 81 points from 52 matches (23W · 12D · 17L). Sheffield United are 7th with 74 points from 55 matches (22W · 8D · 25L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 26 times on record. Derby County have won 9, Sheffield United have won 14 and 3 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Derby County vs Sheffield United kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Derby County vs Sheffield United — frequently asked
When is Derby County vs Sheffield United played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League Championship.
Where is Derby County vs Sheffield United played?
Derby County host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Derby County vs Sheffield United started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 11:30 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Derby County vs Sheffield United live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Derby County vs Sheffield United part of?
The English Football League Championship in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League Championship hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Derby County and Sheffield United for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.