Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 game is set. Brighton & Hove Albion FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Brighton & Hove Albion FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' The referee shows Brighton & Hove Albion FC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 33' Oliver Burke gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces John Fleck and will look to change the dynamic.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joel Veltman, as he is very good at scoring at The American Express Community Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 40' John Lundstram catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 40.
- 45' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 46' Another change for Brighton & Hove Albion FC made on 46 minute. Joel Veltman leaves to be changed by Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Rhian Brewster departs to be replaced by Jayden Bogle.
- 59' England international Adam Webster has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 63' The England Jayden Bogle breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 0-1!
- 66' A change in the Brighton & Hove Albion FC ranks — Neal Maupay exits the field as Danny Welbeck enters on 66.
- 70' Sheffield United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 70' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Ben Osborn comes on to replace David McGoldrick.
- 72' The crowd applauds Ben White as he leaves the pitch. Andi Zeqiri steps in for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 82' The 34-year-old John Fleck has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ben Osborn.
- 87' A stunning finish from Danny Welbeck — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 88' A moment of madness from Oliver Burke on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Ramsdale.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Danny Welbeck | 3 |
| Simon Adingra | 3 |
| Joao Pedro | 3 |
| Facundo Buonanotte | 2 |
| Neal Maupay | 1 |
| Jayden Bogle | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| Jakub Moder | 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.