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Sheffield United duo on the brink of suspensions with cut-off point still weeks away

Sheffield United defenders Liam Kitching and Japhet Tanganga are dangerously close to triggering one-match bans.

By George Smith · The Star

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Liam Kitching and Japhet Tanganga are both one yellow card away from a one-match ban.
Kitching received his fourth booking of the season during a 1-1 draw with Derby County.
EFL rules enforce a one-match suspension for five yellow cards within the first 19 matches.

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Sheffield United defenders Liam Kitching and Japhet Tanganga are each one yellow card away from triggering an automatic one-match ban. Kitching collected his fourth booking of the Championship season during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Derby County, joining his fellow starting center-back Tanganga on four cautions.

EFL regulations mandate a one-match suspension for any player who receives five yellow cards inside the first 19 league fixtures. Manager Chris Wilder must navigate matches until the December 4 cut-off against West Ham United without seeing either defender cautioned.

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