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 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Sheffield United FC 8 games · 9 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee David Webb
Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
Assistant 2 Andrew Fox

3 games this season 🟨 2.0/game ⚽ 6.0 goals/game

Standings

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

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
#24	Position	#18
4	Points	9
8	Played	8
0 / 4 / 4	W / D / L	2 / 3 / 3
9	Scored	9
17	Conceded	11
-8	GD	-2
0.50	PPG	1.13
0%	Win %	25%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Burnley FC this season

25% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Burnley FC are 24th (4 pts). Sheffield United FC are 18th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Burnley FC

0-15

–/4

16-30

2/3

31-45

1/1

46-60

3/2

61-75

–/4

76+

2/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Sheffield United FC

0-15

3/3

16-30

1/1

31-45

2/2

46-60

1/–

61-75

1/2

76+

1/3

■ 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 wait is over. Sheffield United FC get us underway at Turf Moor.
5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
10' Ireland international Josh Cullen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
15' It is a cagey affair so far. Burnley FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact 4-4-2.
20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Burnley FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
25' Lucas Pires has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
27' Controversy at the stadium! Gustavo Hamer argues furiously but the card stands.
28' Burnley FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Josh Brownhill on 28.
33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
37' What a moment for Thomas Cannon! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
42' A quiet spell here at Turf Moor. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
44' Against the run of play, Josh Brownhill has scored! This game has turned on its head.
45' That is a card for Sheffield United FC. Jack Robinson will be fuming at that decision.
50' Burnley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
60' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Tyrese Campbell comes on to replace Thomas Cannon.
62' The Burnley FC bench stirs into life. Marcus Edwards is withdrawn and Josh Laurent gets his opportunity.
67' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Pires.
72' Sheffield United FC have won 445 goals from 374 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
74' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Femi Seriki comes on to replace Vinicius Souza.
79' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
80' Jeremy Sarmiento is replacing Hannibal Mejbri for the Burnley FC side.
81' The crowd applauds Sydie Peck as he leaves the pitch. Rhian Brewster steps in for Sheffield United FC.
86' It’s high time Chris Wilder made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
88' A change in the Burnley FC ranks — Josh Brownhill exits the field as Joe Worrall enters on 88.
89' Zian Flemming makes way for Ashley Barnes at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burnley FC.
90' Sheffield United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
With this win, Burnley FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Oliver McBurnie	2
John Lundstram	2
Jacob Bruun Larsen	2
Gustavo Hamer	1
Jack Robinson	1
Lyle Foster	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

1.78 Burnley FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.11 Sheffield United FC xG

I would bet for: Burnley FC to win 57% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Burnley FC57% Draw23% Sheffield United FC20%

Actual: Burnley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.89

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	78%	22%
± 2.5	54%	46%
± 3.5	33%	67%
± 4.5	17%	83%

Double Chance

Burnley FC or Draw

81%

Draw or Sheffield United FC

43%

Burnley FC or Sheffield United FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Burnley FC37% Draw44% Sheffield United FC19%

Actual: Burnley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.9%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

9.1%

2 – 0

8.6%

0 – 0

7.3%

1 – 2

5.9%

3 – 1

5.6%

0 – 1

5.3%

2 – 2

5.2%

3 – 0

0 – 2

3.4%

3 – 2

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Burnley FC

Handicap	Burnley FC covers	Push	Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	16%	71%
-1.5	29%	—	71%
-1	29%	22%	49%
-0.5	51%	—	49%
+0.5	77%	—	23%
+1	77%	14%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Burnley FC keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

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