Burnley FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Burnley FC

2 – 1

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Sheffield United FC

Mon 21 Apr 2025 · 16:30 UTC Turf Moor 21,486 HT 45' · FT 45'

Josh Brownhill 28' 1–0

1–1 37' Thomas Cannon

Josh Brownhill pen 44' 2–1

Y 27' Gustavo Hamer

Y 45' Jack Robinson

Lucas Pires 67' Y

Y 90' Rhian Brewster

Overview

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Burnley FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Turf Moor.

Burnley FC 6 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Sheffield United FC 6 games · 9 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee David Webb
Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
Assistant 2 Andrew Fox

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Bromwich Albion FC	6	13
2	West Ham United FC	6	11
3	Swansea City AFC	6	11
4	Queens Park Rangers FC	6	11
5	Charlton Athletic FC	6	11
6	Middlesbrough FC	5	10
7	Bristol City FC	5	10
8	Millwall FC	5	9
9	Norwich City FC	6	9
10	Sheffield United FC	6	9
11	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	5	8
12	Watford FC	6	8
13	Southampton FC	6	7
14	Wrexham AFC	6	7
15	Birmingham City FC	6	7
16	Stoke City FC	6	7
17	Portsmouth FC	5	6
18	Blackburn Rovers FC	6	5
19	Lincoln City FC	5	5
20	Cardiff City FC	6	4
21	Bolton Wanderers FC	6	4
22	Derby County FC	6	4
23	Burnley FC	6	3
24	Preston North End FC	6	3

Head-to-Head

Burnley FC 10 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sheffield United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-21 Burnley FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2024-12-26 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Burnley FC 2024-04-20 Sheffield United FC 1–4 Burnley FC 2023-12-02 Burnley FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC 2023-04-10 Burnley FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Burnley FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Sheffield United FC	H	2–1	W
18 Apr	Watford FC	A	2–1	W
11 Apr	Norwich City FC	H	2–1	W
08 Apr	Derby County FC	A	0–0	D
05 Apr	Coventry City FC	A	2–1	W
29 Mar	Bristol City FC	H	1–0	W

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Burnley FC	A	1–2	L
18 Apr	Cardiff City FC	H	2–0	W
12 Apr	Plymouth Argyle FC	A	1–2	L
08 Apr	Millwall FC	H	0–1	L
05 Apr	Oxford United FC	A	0–1	L
28 Mar	Coventry City FC	H	3–1	W

Season Stats

Burnley FC		Sheffield United FC
#23	Position	#10
3	Points	9
6	Played	6
0 / 3 / 3	W / D / L	2 / 3 / 1
7	Scored	8
13	Conceded	8
-6	GD	+0
0.50	PPG	1.50
0%	Win %	33%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Burnley FC this season

33% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Burnley FC are 23rd (3 pts). Sheffield United FC are 10th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Burnley FC

0-15

–/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

–/–

46-60

2/2

61-75

–/3

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Sheffield United FC

0-15

3/3

16-30

1/1

31-45

2/2

46-60

–/–

61-75

1/2

76+

1/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Burnley FC

Zian Flemming

2 G

Sheffield United FC

Patrick Bamford	2 G	1 A
Thomas Cannon	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Turf Moor. Burnley FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
5' Sheffield United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
10' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Trafford is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 367 games and scored 436 goals.
25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
27' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Gustavo Hamer gets a card.
28' The England Josh Brownhill breaks the deadlock on 28 minutes. 1-0!
33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
37' Thomas Cannon does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
44' A stunning finish from Josh Brownhill — that came from absolutely nowhere!
45' Poor challenge from Jack Robinson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
50' A quiet spell here at Turf Moor. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
55' The 30-year-old Josh Cullen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
60' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Thomas Cannon by Tyrese Campbell on 60 minute.
62' A change in the Burnley FC ranks — Marcus Edwards exits the field as Josh Laurent enters on 62.
67' Burnley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 67.
72' Burnley FC have won 406 goals from 343 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
74' The crowd applauds Vinicius Souza as he leaves the pitch. Femi Seriki steps in for Sheffield United FC.
79' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Anel Ahmedhodzic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
80' Burnley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jeremy Sarmiento is hanging Hannibal Mejbri on the field on 80 minute.
81' Rhian Brewster has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sydie Peck on 81 minute.
86' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burnley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
88' Josh Brownhill makes way for Joe Worrall at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burnley FC.
89' The supporters are chanting for Ashley Barnes. He replaces Zian Flemming on 89 minute.
90' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Rhian Brewster gets a card.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.

Lineups

Burnley FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

8
Josh Brownhill ↓ Joe Worrall 88'
22
Marcus Edwards ↓ Josh Laurent 62'
14
Connor Roberts
24
Josh Cullen
19
Zian Flemming ↓ Ashley Barnes 89'
11
Jaidon Anthony
1
James Trafford
28
Hannibal Mejbri ↓ Jeremy Sarmiento 80'
5
Maxime Esteve
23
Lucas Pires
6
CJ Egan-Riley

Bench

Coach Scott Parker

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Johann Berg Gudmundsson	4
Josh Brownhill	4
John Lundstram	2
Jacob Bruun Larsen	2
Oliver McBurnie	2
Jack Robinson	1
Lyle Foster	1
Anel Ahmedhodzic	1

Head to Head

Burnley FC Form

2025-04-21 Burnley FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC W 2025-04-18 Watford FC 1–2 Burnley FC W 2025-04-11 Burnley FC 2–1 Norwich City FC W 2025-04-08 Derby County FC 0–0 Burnley FC D 2025-04-05 Coventry City FC 1–2 Burnley FC W 2025-03-29 Burnley FC 1–0 Bristol City FC W

Sheffield United FC Form

2025-04-21 Burnley FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L 2025-04-18 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC W 2025-04-12 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L 2025-04-08 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2025-04-05 Oxford United FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2025-03-28 Sheffield United FC 3–1 Coventry City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.8 Burnley FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.31 Sheffield United FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Burnley FC54% Draw23% Sheffield United FC23%

Actual: Burnley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.11

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Burnley FC or Draw

78%

Draw or Sheffield United FC

46%

Burnley FC or Sheffield United FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Burnley FC35% Draw43% Sheffield United FC22%

Actual: Burnley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.4%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

7.3%

2 – 0

7.2%

1 – 2

6.6%

0 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

5.9%

3 – 1

5.5%

0 – 1

3 – 0

4.2%

0 – 2

3.8%

3 – 2

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Burnley FC

Handicap	Burnley FC covers	Push	Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	21%	52%
-0.5	48%	—	52%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	15%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Burnley FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

17% ✓

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