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 0 games · 0 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 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
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
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' Sheffield United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' John Lundstram was booked on 10.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for John Egan on 12 minutes.
- 17' Aston Villa FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 22' Emiliano Martinez, a Argentina , has 28 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Aston Villa FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 31' David McGoldrick makes way for Ethan Ampadu at the 31 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Matt Targett. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
- 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
- 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' The 33-year-old Tyrone Mings has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Conor Hourihane makes way for Keinan Davis at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aston Villa FC.
- 63' A goal from the England international Ezri Konsa! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-0!
- 63' Ben Osborn has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Fleck on 63 minute.
- 68' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Chris Basham is withdrawn and Oliver McBurnie gets his opportunity.
- 73' Douglas Luiz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Red cards this season.
- 78' Chris Basham is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Matty Cash. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' The referee calls foul for John McGinn. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- The final score is 1-0.
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 |
| Jack O'Connell | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
| Mark Duffy | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | 1 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 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.