2022–23 Sheffield United F.C. season explained

Club:Sheffield United
Season:2022–23
Owner:Abdullah bin Musaid Al Saud
Chairman:Yusuf Giansiracusa
Manager:Paul Heckingbottom
Stadium:Bramall Lane
League:Championship
League Result:2nd (promoted)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Semi-finals
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
League Topscorer:
Iliman Ndiaye (14)
Season Topscorer:
Iliman Ndiaye
Oli McBurnie
(15 each)
Highest Attendance:30,780 (vs Preston North End, 29 April 2023)
Lowest Attendance:20,310 (vs Wrexham, 7 February 2023)
Average Attendance:28,654
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season was the 134th season in the existence of Sheffield United Football Club and the club's second consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the league, they also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup. On 26 April, following a 2–0 win at home against West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United were promoted to the Premier League.

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goals

Rank No. Nat. Po. Name Total
1 29 FWIliman Ndiaye 141015
9 FWOli McBurnie 132015
228 MFJames McAtee 9009
38 MFSander Berge 6107
15 DFAnel Ahmedhodžić 6107
422 MF3104
519 DFJack Robinson 3003
20 DFJayden Bogle 2103
16 MFOliver Norwood 2103
12 DFJohn Egan 2103
10 FWBilly Sharp 2103
636 FWDaniel Jebbison 1102
26 DFCiaran Clark 2002
713 DFMax Lowe 1001
11 MFReda Khadra 1001
7 FWRhian Brewster 1001
23 MFBen Osborn 1001
2 DFGeorge Baldock 1001
4 MFJohn Fleck 1001
Own goals 2103
Total 7312085

Transfers

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRef
4 July 2022 End of Season [2]
13 July 2022 End of Season [3]
26 July 2022 10 January 2023 [4] [5]
4 August 2022 End of Season [6]

Transfers out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
13 June 2022 Free Transfer [7]
29 June 2022 Undisclosed [8]
30 June 2022 Beau Anderson Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Tyrese Bailey-Green Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Released [9]
30 June 2022 Harvey Cullinan Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Released [10]
30 June 2022 Released [11] [12]
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Ethan Slater Unattached Released
31 August 2022 Undisclosed [13]
1 September 2022 Undisclosed [14]
11 February 2023 Leonardo Gaxha Free Transfer [15]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRef
27 June 2022 2 January 2023 [16] [17]
5 July 2022 6 January 2023 [18]
12 July 2022 Marcus Dewhurst 12 January 2023 [19]
12 July 2022 Harrison Neal End of Season [20]
15 July 2022 End of Season [21]
16 July 2022 Jean Belehouan 1 January 2023 [22]
25 July 2022 End of Season [23]
1 September 2022 4 January 2023 [24] [25]
23 September 2022 1 January 2023 [26]
22 October 2022 22 November 2022 [27]
7 December 2022 7 January 2023 [28]
6 January 2023 End of Season [29]
6 January 2023 End of Season [30]
12 January 2023 End of Season [31]
31 January 2023 End of Season [32]
17 February 2023 Finley Potter End of Season [33]

Pre-season and friendlies

On June 1, Sheffield United announced their pre-season plans, along with a training camp in Lisbon.[34] During the Blades time in Portugal they confirmed they would face Casa Pia.[35] A behind-closed-doors meeting with Mansfield Town was later added to the schedule.[36]

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Championship.

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.[37]

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

The Blades were drawn away to Millwall in the third round[38] and to Wrexham in the fourth round.[39]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

Sheffield United were drawn away to West Bromwich Albion in the first round.[40]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ahmedhodzic Signs . 6 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 6 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Blades Secure Doyle deal . 4 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 4 July 2022.
  3. Web site: Defence strengthened . 13 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 13 July 2022.
  4. News: Blades Add Attacking Threat As Khadra Signs . 26 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 26 July 2022.
  5. News: Reda leaves the lane . 10 January 2023 . Sheffield United FC . 10 January 2023.
  6. News: McAtee signs in at the Lane . 4 August 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 4 August 2022.
  7. News: Sheffield United forgotten man complete Bramall Lane exit and immediately signs for new club . 14 July 2022 . Yorkshire Live . 13 June 2022.
  8. News: Burke heads to Germany . 29 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 29 June 2022.
  9. News: Squad Restructure . 24 May 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 24 May 2022.
  10. News: Luke Freeman signs for Luton Town! . 4 July 2022 . Luton Town FC . 4 July 2022.
  11. News: Plans Continue As Trio Prepare To Depart . 15 May 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 13 May 2022.
  12. News: Experienced Striker McGoldrick Joins Derby's Ranks . 6 July 2022 . Derby County FC . 6 July 2022.
  13. News: Spurs Move For Will . 31 August 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 31 August 2022.
  14. News: Lopata leaves the Lane . 1 September 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 1 September 2022.
  15. News: Leo Gaxha signs for Kerry FC . 12 February 2023 . Kerry FC - Twitter . 11 February 2023.
  16. Web site: New deal for Forest Green bound Boyes . 27 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 27 June 2022.
  17. News: Boyes Recalled By Sheffield United . 4 January 2023 . Forest Green Rovers FC . 2 January 2023.
  18. Web site: Jake Eastwood joins Ross County . Ross County FC . 5 July 2022.
  19. Web site: Dewhurst makes loan switch . 12 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 12 July 2022.
  20. Web site: Harrison set for first EFL loan . 12 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 12 July 2022.
  21. Web site: Seriki Loaned . 15 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 15 July 2022.
  22. Web site: Jean Loaned . 16 July 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 16 July 2022.
  23. Web site: WELCOME, ZAK BRUNT!. 25 July 2022 . Boreham Wood FC . 25 July 2022.
  24. Web site: Osula Loaned . 2 September 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 1 September 2022.
  25. News: Osula Returns . 4 January 2023 . Sheffield United FC . 4 January 2023.
  26. News: Broadbent loaned . 25 September 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 23 September 2022.
  27. News: Kidderminster Harriers secure Starbuck signing . 2 November 2022 . Express & Star . 22 October 2022.
  28. Web site: Starbuck makes United loan move .
  29. News: Burton loan for Jordan . 7 January 2023 . Sheffield United FC . 6 January 2023.
  30. News: Harry is an Imp . 7 January 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 6 January 2023.
  31. News: Goalkeeper Changes . 12 January 2023 . Sheffield United FC . 12 January 2023.
  32. News: Beerschot huurt Niksoen Gomis van Sheffield United . 31 January 2023 . K. Beerschot VA . 31 January 2023 . Dutch.
  33. News: Finley Potter signs for Barnet . 18 February 2023 . Barnet FC . 17 February 2023.
  34. News: Pre-Season Plans . 1 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 1 June 2022.
  35. News: Casa Pia Fixture Confirmed . 19 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 19 June 2022.
  36. News: Mansfield Friendly Confirmed . 28 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 28 June 2022.
  37. News: United To Start On The Road . 23 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 23 June 2022.
  38. News: Cup trip to The Den . 29 November 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 28 November 2022.
  39. News: Wrexham away in round four . 10 January 2023 . Sheffield United FC . 8 January 2023.
  40. News: Blades Draw Away In Cup . 23 June 2022 . Sheffield United FC . 23 June 2022.