Burnley FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 15 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Burnley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
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)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Burnley FC this season
Burnley FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
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' We are underway at Turf Moor. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' A meaty challenge results in booking for Taylor Harwood-Bellis on 10.
- 15' Bosnia-Herzegovina international Anel Ahmedhodzic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 17' Sheffield United FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 19' Sheffield United FC make a change. Jack Robinson trudges off to be replaced by Adam Davies on 19 minutes.
- 24' 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.
- 28' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Egan.
- 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for John Egan.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burnley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Burnley FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 44' Burnley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 46' Johann Berg Gudmundsson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Cork on 46 minute.
- 51' John Fleck is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Burnley FC so far.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burnley FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 59' Jayden Bogle is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Johann Berg Gudmundsson makes it 1-0.
- 61' A goal from the Iceland international Johann Berg Gudmundsson! He fires home on 61 to make it 2-0!
- 66' The 33-year-old George Baldock has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 68' The Burnley FC bench stirs into life. Taylor Harwood-Bellis is withdrawn and Charlie Taylor gets his opportunity.
- 69' Charlie Taylor is replacing Taylor Harwood-Bellis for the Burnley FC side.
- 70' Johann Berg Gudmundsson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Iliman Ndiaye.
- 73' A moment of madness from Iliman Ndiaye on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 73' The crowd applauds Iliman Ndiaye as he leaves the pitch. Billy Sharp steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 74' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Thomas Doyle departs to be replaced by John Fleck.
- 77' Fresh legs for Burnley FC! Samuel Bastien comes on to replace Josh Brownhill.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Chris Basham. He replaces Sander Berge on 82 minute.
- 87' Another change for Burnley FC made on 87 minute. Nathan Tella leaves to be changed by Michael Obafemi.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Burnley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Brownhill ↓ Samuel Bastien 77'
- 4
- 10
- 14
- 49
- 24
- 36
-
12
Lyle Foster ↓ Benson Manuel 46'
- 5
- 29
-
23
Nathan Tella ↓ Michael Obafemi 87'
Bench
-
7
Johann Berg Gudmundsson ↑ 46'
-
3
Charlie Taylor ↑ 69'
- 15
-
17
Benson Manuel ↑ 46'
- 22
-
26
Samuel Bastien ↑ 77'
-
45
Michael Obafemi ↑ 87'
Coach
Vincent Kompany
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Iliman Ndiaye ↓ Billy Sharp 73'
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↓ William Osula 73'
-
19
Jack Robinson ↓ Adam Davies 19'
- 15
- 20
- 16
- 2
- 12
-
8
Sander Berge ↓ Chris Basham 82'
- 18
-
22
Thomas Doyle ↓ John Fleck 74'
Bench
- 26
-
1
Adam Davies ↑ 19'
-
6
Chris Basham ↑ 82'
-
4
John Fleck ↑ 74'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 73'
-
32
William Osula ↑ 73'
- 28
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Johann Berg Gudmundsson | 4 |
| Josh Brownhill | 4 |
| Jacob Bruun Larsen | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| John Lundstram | 2 |
| Benjamin Mee | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| Luca Koleosho | 1 |
Head to Head
Burnley FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2023-04-10
Burnley FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-04-07
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2023-04-01
Norwich City FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-03-19
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-03-15
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-03-11
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Burnley FC or Sheffield United FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burnley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Burnley FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
58%
Burnley FC or Sheffield United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Burnley FC
| Handicap | Burnley FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

