Aston Villa FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee David Webb
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Tony Harrington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Feb | Reading FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Barnet FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Aston Villa FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Basham made 366 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Jonathan Kodjia has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 11' Sheffield United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Billy Sharp on 11.
- 14' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mile Jedinak.
- 19' It’s high time Dean Smith made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Oliver Norwood is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aston Villa FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for David McGoldrick suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' Lovre Kalinic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 42' Sheffield United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Enda Stevens is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aston Villa FC.
- 52' Over 52 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 53' A goal from the England international Billy Sharp! He fires home on 53 to make it 0-2!
- 58' The 33-year-old John Egan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alan Hutton on 60 minutes.
- 62' Billy Sharp doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 65' Aston Villa FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andre Green is hanging Jonathan Kodjia on the field on 65 minute.
- 66' Mile Jedinak makes way for Glenn Whelan at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aston Villa FC.
- 69' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Gary Madine is withdrawn and David McGoldrick gets his opportunity.
- 72' John Egan was booked on 72.
- 73' A moment of madness from Glenn Whelan on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
- 74' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Kieran Dowell departs to be replaced by Martin Cranie.
- 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 82' Tyrone Mings makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Aston Villa FC are in front.
- 86' The England Tammy Abraham breaks the deadlock on 86 minutes. 2-3!
- 86' Conor Washington is ready to make an impact after coming on for Billy Sharp at the 86 minute mark.
- 88' George Baldock was booked on 88.
- 90' A goal from the England international Andre Green! He fires home on 90 to make it 3-3!
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Aston Villa FC 3-3 Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 18
-
15
Mile Jedinak ↓ Glenn Whelan 66'
- 21
- 3
- 14
-
26
Jonathan Kodjia ↓ Andre Green 65'
- 22
- 7
- 24
- 28
Bench
-
19
Andre Green ↑ 65'
- 30
- 27
- 20
- 37
-
6
Glenn Whelan ↑ 66'
- 12
Coach
Dean Smith
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Kieran Dowell ↓ Martin Cranie 74'
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ David McGoldrick 69'
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 10
- 12
- 1
Bench
-
39
Conor Washington ↑ 86'
- 22
-
28
Martin Cranie ↑ 74'
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 69'
- 25
- 19
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 4 |
| John Fleck | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Andre Green | 1 |
| Leon Bailey | 1 |
| Oliver Norwood | 1 |
| Tyrone Mings | 1 |
| Alex Moreno | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-02-08
Aston Villa FC
3–3
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-02-02
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-01-26
Norwich City FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-01-19
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2019-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2019-01-06
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Barnet FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Aston Villa FC or Sheffield United FC 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
63%
Aston Villa FC or Sheffield United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.