Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Simon Long
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Sheffield United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Burnley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | FK Krasnodar | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | Sevilla FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Chelsea FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 31 Oct | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 9' A goal from the Ireland international David McGoldrick! He fires home on 9 to make it 0-1!
- 14' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 23' Brilliant from the ! Tammy Abraham makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 23.
- 28' Edouard Mendy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Chelsea FC so far.
- 33' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' Ben Chilwell puts Chelsea FC on the lead.
- 37' John Egan was booked on 37.
- 42' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 47' The 33-year-old John Egan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' Ben Osborn is replacing Oliver Norwood for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 63' Oliver McBurnie gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Rhian Brewster and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Reece James is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 71' Jorginho is replacing Mateo Kovacic for the Chelsea FC side.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sander Berge.
- 77' Magnificent from Thiago Silva! That is 13 goals in 520 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' Timo Werner adds to his 4 season tally! Chelsea FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Olivier Giroud. He replaces Timo Werner on 87 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Jorginho 71'
- 7
- 9
- 15
- 19
- 24
- 22
- 6
- 16
-
11
Timo Werner ↓ Olivier Giroud 87'
Bench
-
5
Jorginho ↑ 71'
- 2
- 28
- 13
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↑ 87'
- 33
- 20
Coach
Frank Lampard
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
16
Oliver Norwood ↓ Ben Osborn 62'
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 13
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 14
- 15
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 63'
- 19
-
23
Ben Osborn ↑ 62'
- 10
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tammy Abraham | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 3 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Thiago Silva | 2 |
| Antonio Rudiger | 1 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Callum Robinson | 1 |
| Oliver Norwood | 1 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-11-07
Chelsea FC
4–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-10-31
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
L
2020-10-24
Liverpool FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-10-18
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Fulham FC
D
2020-10-04
Arsenal FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-27
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
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
Chelsea FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
43%
Chelsea FC or Sheffield United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

