Wednesday , 30 September 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
4 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 10.0 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
0% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Memorial Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 6' Magnificent from Joe Day! That is 1 goals in 22 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 11' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 16' England international Jack Baldwin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 21' What a strike from Alfie Kilgour! The score is 2-0.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 46' Over 46 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Max Ehmer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 53' The supporters are chanting for Oliver Burke. He replaces Lys Mousset on 53 minute.
  • 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 59' The Scotland Oliver Burke breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 2-1!
  • 60' Luke Leahy was booked on 60.
  • 60' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Erhun Oztumer has done his job and it is now time for Joshua Grant to step up.
  • 61' Josh Barrett has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonah Ayunga on 61 minute.
  • 62' What a moment for Max Ehmer! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 63' A goal from the England international Jayden Bogle! He fires home on 63 to make it 3-2!
  • 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
  • 73' Ethan Ampadu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
  • 74' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — John Lundstram exits the field as Kean Bryan enters on 74.
  • 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 80' Edward Upson makes way for Alex Rodman at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. John Fleck is replaced by Max Lowe on 86 minute.
  • Bristol Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sheffield United FC were simply the better side today.

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.