Bristol Rovers FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Keith Stroud
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season
Bristol Rovers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Memorial Stadium that hosts another battle between Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC.
- 5' Brandon Hanlan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Joe Day makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 16' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 21' Alfie Kilgour does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 26' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 51' Zain Westbrooke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 53' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oliver Burke is hanging Lys Mousset on the field on 53 minute.
- 58' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! Oliver Burke makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 59.
- 60' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 60' Erhun Oztumer makes way for Joshua Grant at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 61' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Jonah Ayunga trudges off to be replaced by Josh Barrett on 61 minutes.
- 62' The Germany Max Ehmer breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 3-1!
- 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jayden Bogle makes it 3-2.
- 68' Jack Baldwin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 363 appearances.
- 73' Jonah Ayunga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' Kean Bryan has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Lundstram on 74 minute.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 80' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 80 minute. Edward Upson leaves to be changed by Alex Rodman.
- 85' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. John Fleck is replaced by Max Lowe on 86 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 13
- 26
-
41
Erhun Oztumer ↓ Joshua Grant 60'
- 5
- 9
- 3
- 15
-
6
Edward Upson ↓ Alex Rodman 80'
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↓ Josh Barrett 60'
- 14
Bench
-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 60'
- 25
- 2
- 20
- 18
-
33
Alex Rodman ↑ 80'
- 47
-
4
Joshua Grant ↑ 60'
- 1
Coach
Paul Tisdale
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
11
Lys Mousset ↓ Oliver Burke 53'
- 22
- 23
- 20
- 16
- 17
- 6
-
4
John Fleck ↓ Max Lowe 86'
-
7
John Lundstram ↓ Kean Bryan 74'
- 12
Bench
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 53'
- 15
- 10
-
29
Kean Bryan ↑ 74'
-
13
Max Lowe ↑ 86'
- 24
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Burke | 1 |
| Jayden Bogle | 1 |
| Joe Day | 1 |
| Max Ehmer | 1 |
| Alfie Kilgour | 1 |
Head to Head
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
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
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.