Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at The American Express Community Stadium.
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Keith Stroud
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Liverpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Sheffield United FC get us underway at The American Express Community Stadium.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Brighton & Hove Albion FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brighton & Hove Albion FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' Lewis Dunk was booked on 33.
- 33' The whistle greets John Fleck as he departs to be replaced by Oliver Burke.
- 38' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' A moment of madness from John Lundstram on 40 minutes earns him a Red card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Brighton & Hove Albion FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alireza Jahanbakhsh is hanging Joel Veltman on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sheffield United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Jayden Bogle. He replaces Rhian Brewster on 54 minute.
- 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 63' Jayden Bogle puts Sheffield United FC on the lead.
- 66' Neal Maupay makes way for Danny Welbeck at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 70' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. David McGoldrick gets a Yellow card.
- 70' Ben Osborn is replacing David McGoldrick for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 72' Time for substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Ben White is replaced by Andi Zeqiri.
- 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' 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 Rhian Brewster suffering a number of foals already.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Osborn on 86.
- 87' What composure from Danny Welbeck! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Burke argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 14
- 5
- 20
- 7
- 8
-
9
Neal Maupay ↓ Danny Welbeck 66'
- 34
- 11
-
3
Ben White ↓ Andi Zeqiri 72'
- 26
Bench
-
18
Danny Welbeck ↑ 66'
-
16
Alireza Jahanbakhsh ↑ 46'
- 23
- 13
- 33
- 17
- 10
- 49
-
29
Andi Zeqiri ↑ 72'
Coach
Graham Potter
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 19
-
17
David McGoldrick ↓ Ben Osborn 70'
- 6
- 3
-
4
John Fleck ↓ Oliver Burke 33'
- 2
- 7
- 12
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↓ Jayden Bogle 54'
Bench
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 33'
- 11
- 15
-
23
Ben Osborn ↑ 70'
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↑ 54'
- 16
- 10
- 13
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Pedro | 3 |
| Danny Welbeck | 3 |
| Simon Adingra | 3 |
| Facundo Buonanotte | 2 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| William Osula | 1 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 1 |
| Enda Stevens | 1 |
Head to Head
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2020-12-20
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2020-12-16
Fulham FC
0–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2020-12-13
Leicester City FC
3–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2020-12-07
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2020-11-28
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Liverpool FC
D
2020-11-21
Aston Villa FC
1–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-12-20
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2020-12-17
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Manchester United FC
L
2020-12-13
Southampton FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-06
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2020-11-28
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-11-22
Sheffield United FC
0–1
West Ham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
58%
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Sheffield United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Brighton & Hove Albion FC
| Handicap | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.