Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Championship · 2024-25
Burnley FC
2 – 1
Full Time
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

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Webb
  • Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
  • Assistant 2 Andrew Fox

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Watford FC 0 0
13 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
14 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
16 Birmingham City FC 0 0
17 Sheffield United FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Burnley FC 0 0
20 Cardiff City FC 0 0
21 West Ham United FC 0 0
22 Southampton FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

6
1
3
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#19 Position #17
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Burnley FC are 19th (0 pts). Sheffield United FC are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Burnley FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' 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 Rhian Brewster suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 27' Controversy at the stadium! Gustavo Hamer argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 28' Josh Brownhill adds to his 0 season tally! Burnley FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 33' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 37' GOAL! Thomas Cannon scores on 37. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer
  • 42' Ben Brereton is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burnley FC tonight.
  • 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Brownhill makes it 2-1.
  • 45' Jack Robinson was booked on 45.
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Scott Parker might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 55' Gustavo Hamer, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' Sheffield United FC make a change. Thomas Cannon trudges off to be replaced by Tyrese Campbell on 60 minutes.
  • 62' Marcus Edwards makes way for Josh Laurent at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burnley FC.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Pires argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' Burnley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 74' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Femi Seriki comes on to replace Vinicius Souza.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Burnley FC team. Hannibal Mejbri is replaced by Jeremy Sarmiento on 80 minute.
  • 81' Rhian Brewster is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sydie Peck at the 81 minute mark.
  • 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 88' Fresh legs for Burnley FC! Joe Worrall comes on to replace Josh Brownhill.
  • 89' It is a substitution in Burnley FC team. Zian Flemming is replaced by Ashley Barnes on 89 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Rhian Brewster.
  • Sheffield United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Burnley FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Burnley FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Scott Parker

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Brownhill 4
Johann Berg Gudmundsson 4
Jacob Bruun Larsen 2
Oliver McBurnie 2
John Lundstram 2
John Egan 1
James Tarkowski 1
Jay Rodriguez 1

Head to Head

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

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
1 / 4
1.17 Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.33 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 80% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burnley FC61% Draw30% Sheffield United FC9%
Actual: Burnley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 75%
25%
± 1.5 44%
56%
± 2.5 20%
80%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Burnley FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
39%
Burnley FC or Sheffield United FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burnley FC34% Draw60% Sheffield United FC6%
Actual: Burnley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
25.1%
0 – 0
24.8%
2 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.5%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
2.2%
4 – 0
1.7%
1 – 2
1.3%
0 – 2
1%
2 – 2
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Burnley FC

Handicap Burnley FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 17% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 31% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 7% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
72% ✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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