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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder assesses Patrick Bamford’s league-leading statistic

Wilder explains how United can get the best out of top goal scorer Bamford…

By Max Morris · The Star

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:05 PM

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Chris Wilder urged Sheffield United players to create more chances for striker Patrick Bamford.
Patrick Bamford leads the Championship in expected goals per shot, scoring five goals from seven on-target efforts.
Defenders Harrison Burrows and Femi Seriki are fit and available for Friday's match against Wrexham.

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has addressed Patrick Bamford's Championship-leading expected goals per shot statistic, calling on the squad to create more opportunities for the striker. The former England international is currently the Blades' top scorer this season, having netted five goals from seven shots on target.

Wilder explained that injuries to full-backs Harrison Burrows and Femi Seriki, alongside key summer departures, had previously limited the team's chance creation. However, both defenders are fit for Friday's fixture against Wrexham as United look to build on taking seven points from their last four matches.

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder assesses Patrick Bamford’s league-leading statistic

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