Sheffield United
2023–24 season
OwnerAbdullah bin Musaid Al Saud
ChairmanYusuf Giansiracusa
ManagerPaul Heckingbottom
(until 5 December)[1]
Chris Wilder
(from 5 December)[1]
StadiumBramall Lane
Premier League20th
FA CupThird round
EFL CupSecond round
Top goalscorerLeague:
Cameron Archer
Gustavo Hamer
Oli McBurnie
(2 each)
All:
Cameron Archer
Gustavo Hamer
Oli McBurnie
(2 each)
Highest home attendance31,336 (vs Manchester City, 27 August 2023)
Lowest home attendance11,040 (vs Lincoln City, 30 August 2023)
Biggest win2–1 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (home)
(4 November 2023)
Biggest defeat0–8 vs Newcastle United (home)
(24 September 2023)

The 2023–24 season is the 135th season in the history of Sheffield United and their first season in the Premier League since the 2020–21 season following their promotion from the Championship in the previous season. The club are also participating in the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.

Current squad

As of 17 November 2023
No. Player Position Nat. Place of birth Date of birth (age) Signed from Date signed Fee Contract end
Goalkeepers
1Adam DaviesGKWalesGermany Rinteln17 July 1992Stoke City25 January 2022£300,00030 June 2024
18Wes FoderinghamGKEnglandHammersmith14 January 1991Scotland Rangers27 July 2020Free transfer30 June 2024
37Jordan AmissahGKGermanyHerne2 August 2001Germany Borussia Dortmund4 July 2018Free transfer30 June 2024
Defenders
2George BaldockRBGreeceEngland Buckingham9 March 1993Milton Keynes Dons1 July 2017£740,00030 June 2024
3Max LoweLBEnglandSouth Normanton11 May 1997Derby County7 September 2020£3,850,00030 June 2024
5Auston TrustyCBUnited StatesMedia12 August 1998Arsenal3 August 2023£5,000,00030 June 2027
6Chris BashamCBEnglandHebburn20 July 1988Blackpool1 July 2014Free transfer30 June 2024
12John EganCBRepublic of IrelandCork20 October 1992Brentford19 July 2018£4,500,00030 June 2024
14Luke ThomasLBEnglandSyston10 June 2001Leicester City31 August 2023Loan31 May 2024
15Anel AhmedhodžićCBBosnia and HerzegovinaSweden Malmö26 March 1999Sweden Malmö FF6 July 2022£4,500,00030 June 2026
19Jack RobinsonLBEnglandWarrington1 September 1993Nottingham Forest21 January 2020Undisclosed30 June 2025
20Jayden BogleRBEnglandReading27 July 2000Derby County7 September 2020£3,850,00030 June 2024
27Yasser LarouciLBAlgeriaEl Oued1 January 2001France Troyes17 July 2023Loan31 May 2024
33Rhys Norrington-DaviesLBWalesSaudi Arabia Riyadh22 April 1999Wales Swansea City1 July 2017Undisclosed30 June 2024
38Femi SerikiRBEnglandManchester28 April 2002Bury24 September 2019Undisclosed30 June 2024
39Sai SachdevRBEnglandLeicester23 October 2004Academy1 July 2022—30 June 2024
40Jili BuyabuLBEngland9 August 2003Hornchurch21 December 2021Undisclosed30 June 2024
Midfielders
4John FleckCMScotlandGlasgow24 August 1991Coventry City8 July 2016Free transfer30 June 2024
8Gustavo HamerCMNetherlandsBrazil Itajai24 June 1997Coventry City12 August 2023Undisclosed30 June 2027
16Oliver NorwoodCMNorthern IrelandEngland Burnley12 April 1991Brighton & Hove Albion4 January 2019£2,000,00030 June 2024
17Ismaila CoulibalyCMMali25 December 2000Norway Sarpsborg 088 September 2020£1,750,00030 June 2024
21Vinícius SouzaDMBrazilRio de Janeiro17 June 1999Belgium Lommel9 August 2023£10,300,00030 June 2027
22Tom DaviesCMEnglandLiverpool30 June 1998Everton16 August 2023Free Transfer30 June 2026
23Ben OsbornLMEnglandDerby5 August 1994Nottingham Forest26 July 2019£3,500,00030 June 2024
25Anis SlimaneCMTunisiaDenmark Copenhagen16 March 2001Denmark Brøndby13 July 2023Undisclosed30 June 2026
35Andre BrooksLMEnglandSheffield20 August 2003Academy1 July 2021—30 June 2024
James McAteeCMEnglandSalford18 October 2002Manchester City1 September 2023Loan31 May 2024
Forwards
7Rhian BrewsterCFEnglandChadwell Heath1 April 2000Liverpool2 October 2020£26,000,00030 June 2025
9Oliver McBurnieCFScotlandEngland Leeds4 June 1996Wales Swansea City2 August 2019£17,500,00030 June 2024
10Cameron ArcherCFEnglandWalsall9 December 2001Aston Villa27 August 2023£18,500,00030 June 2027
11Bénie TraoréCFIvory CoastOuragahio30 November 2002Sweden BK Häcken18 July 2023Undisclosed30 June 2027
32William OsulaCFDenmarkAarhus4 August 2003Academy1 July 2021—30 June 2027
36Daniel JebbisonCFEnglandCanada Oakville11 July 2003Academy1 July 2021—30 June 2024
39Antwoine HackfordCFEnglandArbourthorne20 March 2004Academy1 July 2021—30 June 2024
Out on Loan
34Louie MarshSSEnglandSheffield16 October 2003Academy1 July 2022—30 June 2026

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

Updated 19 July 2023

No. Pos Nat Player TotalPremier LeagueFA CupEFL Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1 GK Wales WAL Adam Davies 10000010
18 GK England ENG Wes Foderingham 1401400000
37 GK Germany GER Jordan Amissah 00000000
Defenders
2 DF Greece GRE George Baldock 807+100000
3 DF England ENG Max Lowe 20200000
5 DF United States USA Auston Trusty 1007+200010
6 DF England ENG Chris Basham 903+500010
12 DF Republic of Ireland IRL John Egan 70600010
14 DF England ENG Luke Thomas 1009+100000
15 DF Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Anel Ahmedhodžić 1009+100000
19 DF England ENG Jack Robinson 1401400000
20 DF England ENG Jayden Bogle 1219+210010
27 DF France FRA Yasser Larouci 601+400010
33 DF Wales WAL Rhys Norrington-Davies 00000000
39 DF England ENG Sai Sachdev 00000000
40 DF England ENG Jili Buyabu 1000000+10
Midfielders
4 MF Scotland SCO John Fleck 301+200000
8 MF Netherlands NED Gustavo Hamer 1321320000
16 MF Northern Ireland NIR Oliver Norwood 14112+110010
17 MF Mali MLI Ismaila Coulibaly 10000010
21 MF Brazil BRA Vinícius Souza 13012+100000
22 MF England ENG Tom Davies 300+300000
23 MF England ENG Ben Osborn 803+500000
25 MF Tunisia TUN Anis Slimane 501+400000
28 MF England ENG James McAtee 1007+300000
35 MF England ENG Andre Brooks 300+200010
Forwards
7 FW England ENG Rhian Brewster 502+300000
9 FW Scotland SCO Oli McBurnie 926+220010
10 FW England ENG Cameron Archer 12210+120010
11 FW Ivory Coast CIV Bénie Traoré 803+40000+10
32 FW Denmark DEN William Osula 603+20000+10
34 FW England ENG Louie Marsh 1000000+10
39 FW England ENG Antwoine Hackford 200+200000

Goals

As of 28 October 2023
RankNo.Nat.Pos.PlayerPremier LeagueFA CupEFL CupTotal
1 8NetherlandsMFGustavo Hamer2002
10EnglandFWCameron Archer2002
9ScotlandFWOli McBurnie2002
3 20EnglandDFJayden Bogle1001
16Northern IrelandMFOliver Norwood1001
Own goals3003
Totals110011

Transfers

In

Date Pos. Player Transferred from Fee Ref.
13 July 2023CMTunisia Anis SlimaneDenmark BrøndbyUndisclosed[2]
18 July 2023CFIvory Coast Bénie TraoréSweden BK HäckenUndisclosed[3]
3 August 2023CBUnited States Auston TrustyEngland ArsenalUndisclosed[4]
9 August 2023DMBrazil Vinícius SouzaBelgium LommelUndisclosed[5]
12 August 2023CMNetherlands Gustavo HamerEngland Coventry CityUndisclosed[6]
16 August 2023CMEngland Tom DaviesEngland EvertonFree transfer[7]
27 August 2023CFEngland Cameron ArcherEngland Aston VillaUndisclosed[8]
2 September 2023CFScotland Ryan Oné †Scotland Hamilton AcademicalUndisclosed[9]
11 September 2023DMScotland Evan Easton †Scotland CelticFree transfer[10]
11 September 2023CMEngland Jay Tinsdale †England Bradford CityFree transfer[10]

† Signed initially for the development squad

Out

Date Pos. Player Transferred to Fee Ref.
14 June 2023CMEngland George BroadbentEngland Doncaster RoversUndisclosed[11]
30 June 2023LBEngland Tom AngellEngland Basford UnitedReleased[12][13]
30 June 2023AMTunisia Hassan AyariFree agentReleased[12]
30 June 2023CBFrance Jean BelehouanFree agentReleased[12]
30 June 2023CBEngland Kyron GordonFree agentReleased[12]
30 June 2023GKEngland Henry HampshawEngland Stocksbridge Park SteelsReleased[12][14]
30 June 2023GKEngland Callum HiddlestonFree agentReleased[12]
30 June 2023CBEngland Jack O'ConnellRetiredRetired[12]
30 June 2023CFEngland Johnny OluleyeFree agentReleased[12]
30 June 2023CFEngland Billy SharpUnited States LA GalaxyReleased[12][15]
30 June 2023CBEngland Joe StarbuckFree agentReleased[12]
30 June 2023LBRepublic of Ireland Enda StevensEngland Stoke CityReleased[12][16]
30 June 2023CBEngland Luther WilliamsFree agentReleased[12]
2 July 2023RMEngland Theo WilliamsEngland Fleetwood TownFree transfer[17]
4 July 2023GKEngland Jake EastwoodEngland Grimsby TownUndisclosed[18]
4 July 2023CMEngland Zak BruntEngland BarnetUndisclosed[19]
1 August 2023CFSenegal Iliman NdiayeFrance MarseilleUndisclosed[20]
9 August 2023DMNorway Sander BergeEngland BurnleyUndisclosed[21]
17 November 2023GKEngland Marcus DewhurstEngland WealdstoneFree Transfer[22]

Loaned in

Date Pos. Player Loaned from Until Ref.
17 July 2023LBFrance Yasser LarouciFrance TroyesEnd of season[23]
31 August 2023LBEngland Luke ThomasEngland Leicester CityEnd of season[24]
1 September 2023CMEngland James McAteeEngland Manchester CityEnd of season[25]

Loaned out

Date Pos. Player Loaned to Until Ref.
13 July 2023LBEngland Harry BoyesEngland Wycombe WanderersEnd of season[26]
17 July 2023CMEngland Oliver ArblasterEngland Port ValeEnd of season[27]
17 July 2023CBEngland Finley PotterEngland BarnetEnd of season[28]
17 July 2023GKEngland Dylan WhartonEngland Gainsborough TrinityEnd of season[29]
14 August 2023CMEngland Harrison NealEngland StevenageEnd of season[30]
18 August 2023CMEngland Frankie MaguireEngland ChesterEnd of season[31]
1 September 2023SSEngland Louie MarshEngland Doncaster RoversEnd of season[32]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 1 June, Sheffield United announced three pre-season friendlies, against Chesterfield, Rotherham United and Derby County along with a training camp in Europe.[33] A home friendly against VfB Stuttgart was later confirmed.[34] Also revealed was a behind-closed-doors fixture versus Girona.[35] On 7 July, a sixth and final friendly was announced, against Estoril.[36]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

15 July 2023 Friendly Chesterfield 0–2 Sheffield United Chesterfield
15:00 BST Report
  • Ndiaye 52'
  • Osborn 59'
 Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: 9,476
19 July 2023 Friendly Estoril 0–0 Sheffield United Alcabideche, Portugal
19:30 WEST
19:30 BST		 Report Stadium: Estádio António Coimbra da Mota
25 July 2023 Friendly Rotherham United 1–0 Sheffield United Rotherham
19:00 BST
  • Trialist 12'
 Report Stadium: AESSEAL New York Stadium
26 July 2023 Friendly Sheffield United 0–2 Girona Manchester
13:00 BST Report
Stadium: Academy Stadium
Attendance: 0
29 July 2023 Friendly Derby County 1–3 Sheffield United Derby
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
5 August 2023 Friendly Sheffield United 0–3 VfB Stuttgart Sheffield
13:00 BST Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 10,732

Competitions

Overall record

Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premier League 12 August 2023 19 May 2024 Matchday 1 14 1 2 11 11 39 −28 007.14
FA Cup TBD Third round 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
EFL Cup 30 August 2023 Second round Second round 1 0 1 0 0 0 +0 000.00
Total 15 1 3 11 11 39 −28 006.67

Last updated: 2 December 2023
Source: Soccerway

Premier League

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
16 Bournemouth 14 3 4 7 16 30 −14 13
17 Luton Town 15 2 3 10 16 30 −14 9
18 Everton 14 5 2 7 15 20 −5 7[lower-alpha 1] Relegation to EFL Championship
19 Burnley 15 2 1 12 15 33 −18 7
20 Sheffield United 14 1 2 11 11 39 −28 5
Updated to match(es) played on 5 December 2023. Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[39]
Notes:
  1. ↑ Everton were deducted 10 points for breaching the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules.[37] The decision is subject to an appeal by Everton.[38]

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
14 1 2 11 11 39  −28 5 1 1 5 7 19  −12 0 1 6 4 20  −16

Last updated: 2 December 2023.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round

Round1234567891011121314
GroundHAHHAHAAHAHAHA
ResultLLLDLLLLLLWDLL
Position16161717172020202020201811820
Points00011111114555
Updated to match(es) played on 2 December 2023. Source: Soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Notes:
  • 1 Sheffield United were originally 19th at the end of Matchday 12. On 17 November 2023, Everton were deducted 10 points, subsequently bringing Sheffield United up to 18th.

Matches

On 15 June, the Premier League fixtures were released.[40]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

12 August 2023 1 Sheffield United 0–1 Crystal Palace Sheffield
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 31,194
Referee: John Brooks
18 August 2023 2 Nottingham Forest 2–1 Sheffield United West Bridgford
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 29,432
Referee: Peter Bankes
27 August 2023 3 Sheffield United 1–2 Manchester City Sheffield
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 31,336
Referee: Jarred Gillett
2 September 2023 4 Sheffield United 2–2 Everton Sheffield
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 31,124
Referee: Andrew Madley
16 September 2023 5 Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 Sheffield United Tottenham
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: 61,706
Referee: Peter Bankes
24 September 2023 6 Sheffield United 0–8 Newcastle United Sheffield
16:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 30,568
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Note: Live on Sky Sports
30 September 2023 7 West Ham United 2–0 Sheffield United Stratford
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: London Stadium
Attendance: 62,459
Referee: Graham Scott
7 October 2023 8 Fulham 3–1 Sheffield United Fulham
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 24,361
Referee: Samuel Barrott
21 October 2023 9 Sheffield United 1–2 Manchester United Sheffield
20:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 31,543
Referee: Michael Oliver
28 October 2023 10 Arsenal 5–0 Sheffield United Holloway
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 60,153
Referee: Tim Robinson
4 November 2023 11 Sheffield United 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Sheffield
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 29,454
Referee: Robert Jones
12 November 2023 12 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 Sheffield United Falmer
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Amex Stadium
Attendance: 31,367
Referee: John Brooks
25 November 2023 13 Sheffield United 1–3 Bournemouth Sheffield
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 30,208
Referee: Andrew Madley
2 December 2023 14 Burnley 5–0 Sheffield United Burnley
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Turf Moor
Referee: Chris Kavanagh

FA Cup

Sheffield United entered in the third round, and were drawn away to EFL League Two club Gillingham.[41]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

January 2024 Third round Gillingham v Sheffield United Gillingham
--:-- GMT Stadium: Priestfield Stadium

EFL Cup

Sheffield United entered in the second round, and were drawn at home to Lincoln City.[42]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

30 August 2023 Second round Sheffield United 0–0
(2–3 p)		 Lincoln City Sheffield
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 11,040
Referee: Paul Tierney
Penalties

References

  1. 1 2 "Sheffield United replacing manager Paul Heckingbottom with Chris Wilder". Independent Television. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Anis is a Blade". Sheffield United FC. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bénie is a Blade". Sheffield United FC. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "United sign Trusty". Sheffield United FC. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Big Vini is a Blade". Sheffield United FC. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
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