United defied this by finishing 10th, and chasing the play-offs all season long.

Source: [citation needed] On 21 June 2017, the EFL Championship league fixtures were announced.

[39][40] In the FA Cup, Sheffield United entered the competition in the third round and were drawn away to Ipswich Town.

[41] On 16 June 2017, Sheffield United were drawn at home to Walsall in the first round.

[42] A home tie was to follow in the second round, with Leicester City the visitors.