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Sheffield United Women look to build on penalty success ahead of crucial clash with Burnley

Sheffield United Women have a crunch clash with Burnley on Sunday…

By Chris Holt · The Star

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:35 PM

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Sheffield United Women aim to carry momentum from a League Cup penalty shootout win into their match against Burnley.
Manager Stephen Healy's side secured an extra point after drawing with Nottingham Forest and winning the shootout.
Sheffield United sit ninth in the 12-team WSL2 table, with their lone league win coming against Durham.

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Sheffield United Women are looking to build momentum from their recent League Cup penalty shoot-out victory against Nottingham Forest as they prepare to face Burnley on Sunday. The shootout win provided an important morale boost for Stephen Healy's side following a difficult start to the WSL2 campaign.

The upcoming match at Turf Moor is crucial for both sides battling near the bottom of the table. Sheffield United currently sit ninth out of 12 teams, having earned their sole league victory against Durham, while winless Burnley sit two places behind them with just two points.

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Sheffield United Women look to build on penalty success ahead of crucial clash with Burnley

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