Thursday , 2 July 2026

Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 QUARTER FINALS

FA Cup · 2020-21
Chelsea FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sun 21 Mar 2021 · 13:30 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Andre Marriner

Head-to-Head

4
2
1
Chelsea FC 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-02-07 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2020-11-07 Chelsea FC 4–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-07-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC 2019-08-31 Chelsea FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Mar Sheffield United FC H 2–0 W
17 Mar Club Atletico de Madrid H 2–0 W
13 Mar Leeds United FC A 0–0 D
08 Mar Everton FC H 2–0 W
04 Mar Liverpool FC A 1–0 W
28 Feb Manchester United FC H 0–0 D
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Mar Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
14 Mar Leicester City FC A 0–5 L
06 Mar Southampton FC H 0–2 L
03 Mar Aston Villa FC H 1–0 W
28 Feb Liverpool FC H 0–2 L
20 Feb Fulham FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Chelsea FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Ben Osborn needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 24' A stunning finish from Oliver Norwood — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jayden Bogle is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 49' England international Ben Chilwell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 54' A quiet spell here at Stamford Bridge. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 59' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 63' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Azpilicueta is hanging Andreas Christensen on the field on 63 minute.
  • 68' Callum Hudson-Odoi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 72' Hakim Ziyech is ready to make an impact after coming on for Billy Gilmour at the 72 minute mark.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Oliver Burke. He replaces Oliver McBurnie on 75 minute.
  • 79' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Oliver Norwood exits the field as Rhian Brewster enters on 79.
  • 83' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. N'Golo Kante is hanging Christian Pulisic on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' Jayden Bogle makes way for Lys Mousset at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • The points are shared — Chelsea FC 2-0 Sheffield United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David McGoldrick 3
Tammy Abraham 3
Oliver McBurnie 2
Thiago Silva 2
Kurt Zouma 1
Cole Palmer 1
Nicolas Jackson 1
Jayden Bogle 1

Head to Head

2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-02-07 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2020-11-07 Chelsea FC 4–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-07-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC 2019-08-31 Chelsea FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC

Chelsea FC Form

2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC W 2021-03-17 Chelsea FC 2–0 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2021-03-13 Leeds United FC 0–0 Chelsea FC D 2021-03-08 Chelsea FC 2–0 Everton FC W 2021-03-04 Liverpool FC 0–1 Chelsea FC W 2021-02-28 Chelsea FC 0–0 Manchester United FC D

Sheffield United FC Form

2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2021-03-14 Leicester City FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC L 2021-03-06 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Southampton FC L 2021-03-03 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Aston Villa FC W 2021-02-28 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC L 2021-02-20 Fulham FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC61% Draw24% Sheffield United FC15%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
39%
Chelsea FC or Sheffield United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC41% Draw46% Sheffield United FC13%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 25% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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