Bristol City FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bristol City FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Ashton Gate.
- Bristol City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 8 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Assistant 1 Rob Hyde (England)
- Assistant 2 George Byrne
4 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Preston North End FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Bristol City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | Leeds United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Bristol City FC | Sheffield United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #18 |
| 13 | Points | 9 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 9 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | -2 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 50% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Bristol City FC are 8th (13 pts). Sheffield United FC are 18th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bristol City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sheffield United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bristol City FC
| Dominic Ballard | 3 G | |
| Lorent Tolaj | 2 G | 1 A |
| Scott Twine | 2 G |
Sheffield United FC
| Patrick Bamford | 2 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Cannon | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ashton Gate!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol City FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 6' The crowd applauds Mark Sykes as he leaves the pitch. Anis Mehmeti steps in for Bristol City FC.
- 11' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 16' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 21' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anel Ahmedhodzic, as he is very good at scoring at Ashton Gate with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Femi Seriki made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' The whistle greets Nahki Wells as he departs to be replaced by Sinclair Armstrong.
- 51' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Sydie Peck exits the field as Ollie Arblaster enters on 58.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' 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.
- 69' Another change for Bristol City FC made on 69 minute. Cameron Pring leaves to be changed by Haydon Roberts.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Cooper argues furiously but the card stands.
- 75' Anis Mehmeti does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol City FC surge ahead!
- 77' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Femi Seriki comes on to replace Alfie Gilchrist.
- 80' The whistle greets George Earthy as he departs to be replaced by Elijah Morrison.
- 85' Kieffer Moore, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' Ryan One has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee shows Bristol City FC player a card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
3
Cameron Pring ↓ Haydon Roberts 69'
- 6
- 21
- 14
-
4
Kal Naismith ↓ Rob Dickie 80'
- 29
-
17
Mark Sykes ↓ Anis Mehmeti 6'
- 12
- 1
-
40
George Earthy ↓ Elijah Morrison 80'
- 7
Bench
-
16
Rob Dickie ↑ 80'
- 27
- 5
-
24
Haydon Roberts ↑ 69'
- 23
-
11
Anis Mehmeti ↑ 6'
-
30
Sinclair Armstrong ↑ 46'
-
31
Elijah Morrison ↑ 80'
- 9
Coach
Liam Manning
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
-
23
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Kieffer Moore 58'
- 6
- 15
- 10
- 14
- 1
- 8
- 21
- 35
-
2
Alfie Gilchrist ↓ Femi Seriki 77'
-
42
Sydie Peck ↓ Ollie Arblaster 58'
Bench
- 33
- 19
-
9
Kieffer Moore ↑ 58'
- 3
-
38
Femi Seriki ↑ 77'
-
4
Ollie Arblaster ↑ 58'
-
11
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi ↑ 58'
- 39
- 31
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andreas Weimann | 3 |
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Harrison Burrows | 2 |
| Mark Sykes | 2 |
| Callum O'Hare | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 2 |
| James McAtee | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
2024-11-05
Bristol City FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-11-02
Preston North End FC
1–3
Bristol City FC
W
2024-10-26
Bristol City FC
0–0
Leeds United FC
D
2024-10-22
Stoke City FC
2–2
Bristol City FC
D
2024-10-19
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Bristol City FC
W
2024-10-06
Bristol City FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-11-05
Bristol City FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-11-02
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-10-26
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
2024-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-10-18
Leeds United FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-10-05
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Luton Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol City FC or Sheffield United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
69%
Bristol City FC or Sheffield United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.