Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Selhurst Park.
- Crystal Palace FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Keith Stroud
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–7 | L |
| 16 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Crystal Palace FC and Sheffield United FC get this one started.
- 4' GOAL! Jeffrey Schlupp scores on 4.
- 9' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 14' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 14 minutes.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Crystal Palace FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' 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 Jairo Riedewald suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' The Crystal Palace FC manager makes a substitution. Jeffrey Schlupp departs to be replaced by Eberechi Eze.
- 45' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Jayden Bogle gets a Yellow card.
- 48' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Ayew. He replaces Christian Benteke on 48 minute.
- 51' GOAL! Eberechi Eze fires home to make it 2-0!
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Ayew, as he is very good at scoring at Selhurst Park with 12 goals in the last 12 games.
- 61' The whistle greets Lys Mousset as he departs to be replaced by Rhian Brewster.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Norwood is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 63.
- 67' Eberechi Eze was booked on 67.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Crystal Palace FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' The 30-year-old Lys Mousset has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Fleck.
- 90' The crowd applauds Luka Milivojevic as he leaves the pitch. Jairo Riedewald steps in for Crystal Palace FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Crystal Palace FC 2-0 Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 8
- 2
- 5
-
15
Jeffrey Schlupp ↓ Eberechi Eze 40'
- 18
- 10
- 11
-
20
Christian Benteke ↓ Jordan Ayew 48'
- 27
Bench
-
9
Jordan Ayew ↑ 48'
- 6
- 3
-
44
Jairo Riedewald ↑ 90'
- 12
- 22
- 1
-
25
Eberechi Eze ↑ 40'
- 23
Coach
Roy Hodgson
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
11
Lys Mousset ↓ Rhian Brewster 61'
- 22
- 23
- 20
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 12
Bench
- 2
- 29
- 13
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 61'
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eberechi Eze | 4 |
| Jeffrey Schlupp | 1 |
| Christian Benteke | 1 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 1 |
| Ben Brereton | 1 |
| James McAtee | 1 |
| Michael Olise | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
Head to Head
Crystal Palace FC Form
2021-01-02
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2020-12-28
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2020-12-26
Aston Villa FC
3–0
Crystal Palace FC
L
2020-12-19
Crystal Palace FC
0–7
Liverpool FC
L
2020-12-16
West Ham United FC
1–1
Crystal Palace FC
D
2020-12-13
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-01-02
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-29
Burnley FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-26
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Everton FC
L
2020-12-20
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2020-12-17
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Manchester United FC
L
2020-12-13
Southampton FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Crystal Palace FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Crystal Palace FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Crystal Palace FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
56%
Crystal Palace FC or Sheffield United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Crystal Palace FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC
| Handicap | Crystal Palace FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.