Sheffield United begin their EFL Cup campaign this week with a home match against League One upstarts Wrexham on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match at the end of contrasting wins in their respective season openers.
The hosts opened their 2024-25 campaign in the Championship with a 2-0 victory over Preston North End on August 9, while the visitors beat Wycombe Wanderers 3-2 the following day in the first game of their League One season following spectacular back-to-back promotions from non-league.
The fixture, which will take place at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, is the first time the two clubs are meeting in the EFL Cup since September 2004. The Blades have failed to make it past the first round in their last three Carabao Cup campaigns.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Sheffield United vs. Wrexham TV channel, live stream
- Date: Tuesday, August 13
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV channel: —
- Streaming: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
This EFL Cup match will be available to watch and stream live on CBS Sports Golazo in the United States (US). Fans can also live stream the game on Paramount+, which offers a FREE seven-day trial to new members.
What time does Sheffield United vs. Wrexham kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, UK and kicks off on Tuesday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST)
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tuesday, August 13 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tuesday, August 13 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tuesday, August 13 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tuesday, August 13 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sheffield United vs. Wrexham lineups, team news
Hosts Sheffield will miss out on the services of Jamie Shackleton, who is nursing a knee injury. Sam McCallum will also not be available due to issues with his hamstring.
New signing Tyrese Campbell could make his debut for the club on Tuesday.
Sheffield United predicted XI (4-2-1-1, right to left): Grbic (GK) — Seriki, Souttar, Robinson, Burrows — Brewster, Souza, Arblaster, Slimane — Peck — Campbell.
Wrexham forward Paul Mullin might miss out on this fixture despite the coach Phil Parkinson claiming that he is back in training after injury.
As for the rest of the team, it is likely that the same team that beat Wycombe could be in the starting lineup.
Wrexham predicted XI (5-3-2, right to left): Burton (GK) — Barnett, Scarr, O'Connell, O'Connor, McClean— Cannon, Dobson, Lee — Dalby, Palmer.