What channel is Lincoln v Sheffield Utd on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Lincoln v Sheffield Utd being played?

At LNER Stadium, capacity 10,780. Lincoln are the home side.

What form are Lincoln and Sheffield Utd in?

Last league results, most recent first. Lincoln: D L L L W (winless in 4). Sheffield Utd: W L W L L.

Who are the top scorers for Lincoln and Sheffield Utd?

Sheffield Utd: Patrick Bamford (4). Championship goals only.

Who is the favourite in Lincoln v Sheffield Utd?

Arena Rete's model makes it an even match (36% Lincoln, 27% the draw, 37% Sheffield Utd), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Lincoln and Sheffield Utd last meet?

On 10 Oct 2026 (Championship): Sheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln.

Where can I follow Lincoln v Sheffield Utd live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

Championship · matchday 34 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 09:45

What channel is Lincoln v Sheffield Utd on?

Lincoln v Sheffield Utd kicks off on Saturday 27 February at 3pm UK time, at LNER Stadium, in the Championship, matchday 34. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Lincoln are 18th with 12 points from 11 matches (3 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost), winless in 4; Sheffield Utd are 11th with 15 points from 11 (4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost). Goals: Lincoln have scored 9 and conceded 19 (-10), Sheffield Utd have scored 15 and conceded 14 (+1). Lincoln have taken 2 points from 5 home matches, Sheffield Utd 8 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Patrick Bamford (4) for Sheffield Utd. Arena Rete's model makes it an even match (36% Lincoln, 27% the draw, 37% Sheffield Utd), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 4 previous meetings on record: 1 win for Lincoln, 1 draw, 2 wins for Sheffield Utd. They have already met once this season: Sheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 27 February · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumLNER StadiumCapacity10,780Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Lincoln v Sheffield Utd in the UK

The Championship TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Lincoln v Sheffield Utd yet. The UK rights to the Championship are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected the Championship matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry the Championship:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Lincoln18th · 12 points from 11 · winless in 4

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At home in the league: 0-2-3 (W-D-L), 3 scored, 12 conceded

Sheffield Utd11th · 15 points from 11

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Sat 17 OctBristol City 0-1 Sheffield Utd
Wed 14 OctPortsmouth 3-2 Sheffield Utd
Sat 10 OctSheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln
Sat 19 SeptStoke City 2-1 Sheffield Utd
Sun 13 SeptSheffield Utd 0-1 Wolves

Away in the league: 2-2-2 (W-D-L), 8 scored, 8 concededTop scorer: Patrick Bamford (4)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Lincoln are 18th: 7 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. Sheffield Utd are 11th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. 3 points separate the two sides.

In the Championship: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom three are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Lincoln v Sheffield UtdArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

36%27%37%

Lincoln 36%draw 27%Sheffield Utd 37%

Most likely score1-113% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsUnder44% over · 56% under

Both teams to scoreNo49% yes

Goals the model expects1.20 – 1.22Lincoln – Sheffield Utd

Poisson model on 11 league matches for Lincoln and 11 for Sheffield Utd, actual goals and expected goals weighted equally; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Lincoln v Sheffield Utd down the years

1Lincoln wins

1draws

2Sheffield Utd wins

4 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Lincoln 3, Sheffield Utd 11 · 3.5 per match

10 Oct 2026Sheffield Utd3-0LincolnChampionship
30 Aug 2023Sheffield Utd0-0LincolnEFL Cup
12 Jul 2022Lincoln0-6Sheffield UtdClub Friendlies
28 Jul 2009Lincoln3-2Sheffield UtdClub Friendlies

The last meeting was on 10 Oct 2026: Sheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln. With Lincoln at home: 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win in 2 matches, goals 3-8. Lincoln last won this fixture on 28 Jul 2009 (Lincoln 3-2 Sheffield Utd). Sheffield Utd last won it on 10 Oct 2026 (Sheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln).

The numbers compared

All Championship team stats →

Lincoln on the left, Sheffield Utd on the right: league matches only, 11 and 11 played.

3-3-5Won-drawn-lost4-3-4

1.09Points per match1.36

0.82Goals scored per match1.36

1.73Goals conceded per match1.27

4Clean sheets4

3Failed to score3

0-2-3 · 2 ptsHome record v away record2-2-2 · 8 pts

1.14Expected goals for, per match1.04

1.42Expected goals against, per match1.49

33.8% (24th of 24)Possession41.4% (23rd of 24)

2.50 (24th of 24)Shots on target3.27 (21st of 24)

10.80 (22nd of 24)Total shots9.36 (24th of 24)

3.60 (23rd of 24)Corners3.27 (24th of 24)

28 (2nd of 24)Yellow cards21 (15th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Lincoln v Sheffield Utd kick off?: Saturday 27 February at 3pm UK time, at LNER Stadium.
What channel is Lincoln v Sheffield Utd on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Lincoln v Sheffield Utd on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Lincoln v Sheffield Utd highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Lincoln v Sheffield Utd being played?: At LNER Stadium, capacity 10,780. Lincoln are the home side.
Where are Lincoln and Sheffield Utd in the table?: Lincoln are 18th with 12 points from 11 matches; Sheffield Utd are 11th with 15 points from 11. Lincoln are 18th: 7 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. Sheffield Utd are 11th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Lincoln and Sheffield Utd in?: Last league results, most recent first. Lincoln: D L L L W (winless in 4). Sheffield Utd: W L W L L.
Who are the top scorers for Lincoln and Sheffield Utd?: Sheffield Utd: Patrick Bamford (4). Championship goals only.
Who is the favourite in Lincoln v Sheffield Utd?: Arena Rete's model makes it an even match (36% Lincoln, 27% the draw, 37% Sheffield Utd), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Sheffield Utd?: 4 meetings on record: 1 win for Lincoln, 1 draw, 2 wins for Sheffield Utd; goals 3-11.
When did Lincoln and Sheffield Utd last meet?: On 10 Oct 2026 (Championship): Sheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln.
Where can I follow Lincoln v Sheffield Utd live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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