Saturday , 14 November 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Bristol Rovers FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+5'
Luke Leahy 60' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Referee Jonathan Hunt
  • Referee Samuel Lewis
  • Referee Keith Stroud
5 games this season 🟨 3.6/game ⚽ 13.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
Bristol Rovers FC 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Sheffield United FC H 2–3 L
02 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–2 L
12 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 3–0 W
05 Dec AFC Wimbledon A 4–2 W
02 Dec Gillingham FC H 0–2 L
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 3–2 W
02 Jan Crystal Palace FC A 0–2 L
29 Dec Burnley FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Everton FC H 0–1 L
20 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D
17 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bristol Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bristol Rovers FC
Fabrizio Cavegn 1 G
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Memorial Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 6' Magnificent from Joe Day! That is 1 goals in 22 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 11' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Edward Upson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 21' What composure from Alfie Kilgour! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 46' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Osborn, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Lys Mousset has done his job and it is now time for Oliver Burke to step up.
  • 58' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 59' Oliver Burke doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 60' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
  • 60' Joshua Grant is replacing Erhun Oztumer for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
  • 61' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Barrett is hanging Jonah Ayunga on the field on 61 minute.
  • 62' Max Ehmer makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
  • 63' Jayden Bogle has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Ethan Ampadu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 74' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kean Bryan is hanging John Lundstram on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Edward Upson is replaced by Alex Rodman on 80 minute.
  • 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 86' Max Lowe is replacing John Fleck for the Sheffield United FC side.
  • The points are shared — Bristol Rovers FC 2-3 Sheffield United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Tisdale

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Oliver Burke 1
Jayden Bogle 1
Joe Day 1
Max Ehmer 1
Alfie Kilgour 1

Head to Head

2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC L 2021-01-02 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Blackpool FC W 2020-12-26 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2020-12-12 Bristol Rovers FC 3–0 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2020-12-05 AFC Wimbledon 2–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2020-12-02 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Gillingham FC L

Sheffield United FC Form

2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC W 2021-01-02 Crystal Palace FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2020-12-29 Burnley FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2020-12-26 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Everton FC L 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Sheffield United FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC39% Draw27% Sheffield United FC34%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
61%
Bristol Rovers FC or Sheffield United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC29% Draw43% Sheffield United FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 18% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 18% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.