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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
4 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 10.5 goals/game 🟥 1 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
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stamford Bridge!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Heckingbottom might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oliver Norwood makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
  • 34' England international Callum Hudson-Odoi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 39' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 44' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 49' 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.
  • 54' Chelsea 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.
  • 59' N'Golo Kante has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 63' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Andreas Christensen departs to be replaced by Azpilicueta.
  • 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 72' The whistle greets Billy Gilmour as he departs to be replaced by Hakim Ziyech.
  • 75' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Oliver McBurnie by Oliver Burke on 75 minute.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Oliver Norwood is replaced by Rhian Brewster.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Christian Pulisic as he leaves the pitch. N'Golo Kante steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 88' Rhian Brewster is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Chelsea FC so far.
  • 90' Jayden Bogle makes way for Lys Mousset at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.

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
Timo Werner 1
Jorginho 1
Antonio Rudiger 1
Mason Mount 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.