Get £40 in Free Bets for our Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Bet Builder

The new Championship season is here, and Sky Bet are offering new customers £40 in Free Bets that you can use on the opening fixtures this weekend, including Sheffield United vs Birmingham.

Sheffield United and Birmingham both finished in mid-table last season, with just three places and four points separating the pair at the end of the campaign. Both clubs will be eyeing promotion this season, either via the automatic places or the play-offs, so getting off to a good start this weekend could be the catalyst for a positive campaign.

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Both Teams To Score - Yes

Five of the last six head-to-heads between these two clubs have ended with both teams scoring, while four of both clubs' last five league games last season also ended with both teams finding the back of the net.

Player To Score Or Assist - Callum O'Hare

Callum O'Hare was only second to the now-departed Gustavo Hamer for goal contributions in the red and white of Sheffield United last season. The English midfielder scored 8 goals and provided 8 assists in 45 appearances in the Championship.

Player To Score Or Assist - Jay Stansfield

Jay Stansfield was Birmingham's biggest attacking threat in the Championship last season. The former Fulham striker was the joint top scorer with 10 league goals and also chipped in with 6 assists.

Player 2+ Fouls - Jay Stansfield

Despite being their main goal threat, Jay Stansfield committed more fouls than any other Birmingham City player last season. The forward committed 70 fouls in 44 matches, averaging 1.59 fouls per appearance.

Player 2+ Fouls Won - Femi Seriki

Femi Seriki was Sheff Utd's most fouled player last season. The defender drew 70 fouls in just 38 appearances, winning an average of 1.84 fouls per game.