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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
6 games this season 🟨 5.2/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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 Atlético 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Chelsea FC vs Sheffield United FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Mateo Kovacic, a Croatia , has 44 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 24' Oliver Norwood has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 24 minutes.
  • 29' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 34' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Ben Chilwell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Tuchel might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 44' Sheffield United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
  • 49' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 63' Azpilicueta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andreas Christensen on 63 minute.
  • 68' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 72' Hakim Ziyech is ready to make an impact after coming on for Billy Gilmour at the 72 minute mark.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Oliver McBurnie is replaced by Oliver Burke.
  • 79' Sheffield United FC make a change. Oliver Norwood trudges off to be replaced by Rhian Brewster on 79 minutes.
  • 83' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 83 minute. Christian Pulisic leaves to be changed by N'Golo Kante.
  • 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' Lys Mousset is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jayden Bogle at the 90 minute mark.
  • 2-0 the final result. Sheffield United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

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
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

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 Atlético 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.