Thursday , 2 July 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 Millwall FC 46 83
4 Southampton FC 46 80
5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80
6 Hull City AFC 46 73
7 Wrexham AFC 46 71
8 Derby County FC 46 69
9 Norwich City FC 46 65
10 Birmingham City FC 46 64
11 Swansea City AFC 46 64
12 Bristol City FC 46 62
13 Sheffield United FC 46 60
14 Preston North End FC 46 60
15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58
16 Watford FC 46 57
17 Stoke City FC 46 55
18 Portsmouth FC 46 55
19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53
20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52
21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51
22 Oxford United FC 46 47
23 Leicester City FC 46 46
24 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

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Sheffield United FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' 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 Michael Cooper suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gustavo Hamer on 27.
  • 28' Josh Brownhill puts Burnley FC on the lead.
  • 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Brereton made 382 appearances and scored 61 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 37' Goal! Thomas Cannon scores his 25 goal in 319 matches.
  • 42' Jaidon Anthony needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 10 Yellow cards this season.
  • 44' Josh Brownhill puts Burnley FC on the lead.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a card for Jack Robinson.
  • 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
  • 60' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 60 minute. Thomas Cannon leaves to be changed by Tyrese Campbell.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Burnley FC. Marcus Edwards is replaced by Josh Laurent.
  • 67' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Pires.
  • 72' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sheffield United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 74' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Vinicius Souza by Femi Seriki on 74 minute.
  • 79' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 80' Jeremy Sarmiento is replacing Hannibal Mejbri for the Burnley FC side.
  • 81' The whistle greets Sydie Peck as he departs to be replaced by Rhian Brewster.
  • 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Joe Worrall. He replaces Josh Brownhill on 88 minute.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Ashley Barnes. He replaces Zian Flemming on 89 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.

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
Johann Berg Gudmundsson 4
Josh Brownhill 4
Jacob Bruun Larsen 2
Oliver McBurnie 2
John Lundstram 2
David McGoldrick 1
Luca Koleosho 1
Iliman Ndiaye 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
1.82 Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Burnley FC to win 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burnley FC62% Draw23% Sheffield United FC15%
Actual: Burnley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Burnley FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
38%
Burnley FC or Sheffield United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burnley FC41% Draw45% Sheffield United FC14%
Actual: Burnley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.8%
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Burnley FC

Handicap Burnley FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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