Aston Villa FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 10 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Eddie Smart
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jul | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jul | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | Everton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Manchester United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jul | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jul | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jul | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Chelsea FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/–
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
| Nicolas Jackson | 6 G | 1 A |
| Johan Manzambi | 2 G | 3 A |
| Alysson | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Villa Park will turn into a battlefield for Aston Villa FC and Sheffield United FC.
- 5' Aston Villa FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The referee has no hesitation. John Lundstram is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 10.
- 12' Controversy at the stadium! John Egan argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 17' 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 Sander Berge suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' John Lundstram is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aston Villa FC so far.
- 27' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. David McGoldrick is replaced by Ethan Ampadu on 31 minute.
- 33' A moment of madness from Matt Targett on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
- 38' Aston Villa FC have won 524 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' Ireland international Enda Stevens has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' Matty Cash is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' Keinan Davis gets the nod from Aston Villa FC. He replaces Conor Hourihane and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Ezri Konsa adds to his 2 season tally! Aston Villa FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 63' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. John Fleck has done his job and it is now time for Ben Osborn to step up.
- 68' Oliver McBurnie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Basham on 68 minute.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aston Villa FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aston Villa FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' The referee shows Aston Villa FC player a Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Aston Villa FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aston Villa FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Aston Villa FC 1-0 Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
- 18
- 2
- 11
- 4
- 10
-
14
Conor Hourihane ↓ Keinan Davis 62'
- 7
- 6
- 17
Bench
- 19
- 30
- 27
- 3
-
39
Keinan Davis ↑ 62'
- 21
- 12
Coach
Dean Smith
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
-
17
David McGoldrick ↓ Ethan Ampadu 31'
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Oliver McBurnie 68'
- 5
- 3
-
4
John Fleck ↓ Ben Osborn 63'
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 8
Bench
-
22
Ethan Ampadu ↑ 31'
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 68'
- 19
-
23
Ben Osborn ↑ 63'
- 16
- 10
- 18
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
2020-09-21
Aston Villa FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-14
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-07-26
Southampton FC
3–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-07-20
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Everton FC
L
2020-07-16
Leicester City FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-07-11
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Chelsea FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
54%
Aston Villa FC or Sheffield United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.