Thursday , 2 July 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

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' In just a few seconds Memorial Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 6' Joe Day puts Bristol Rovers FC on the lead.
  • 11' Alfie Kilgour has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 16' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 21' GOAL! Alfie Kilgour scores on 21. Assisted by Zain Westbrooke
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kean Bryan made 366 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
  • 36' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
  • 41' 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 Oliver Norwood suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' The supporters are chanting for Oliver Burke. He replaces Lys Mousset on 53 minute.
  • 58' 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.
  • 59' GOAL! Oliver Burke scores on 59. Assisted by John Fleck
  • 60' Luke Leahy is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 60' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 60 minute. Erhun Oztumer leaves to be changed by Joshua Grant.
  • 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' Goal! Max Ehmer scores his 7 goal in 182 matches.
  • 63' What a strike from Jayden Bogle! The score is 3-2.
  • 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 74' Kean Bryan has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Lundstram on 74 minute.
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Baldwin, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 80' Alex Rodman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Edward Upson on 80 minute.
  • 85' 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.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. John Fleck is replaced by Max Lowe.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sheffield United FC players.

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.