Everton FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Everton FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Goodison Park.
- Everton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Simon Hooper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 May | West Ham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 May | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Everton FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 May | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 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' What a night it is going to be! Everton FC welcome Sheffield United FC for this crunch clash at Goodison Park.
- 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.
- 7' Against the run of play, Daniel Jebbison has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' Sheffield United 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.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' Everton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Chris Basham on 26 minutes.
- 31' 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 James Rodriguez suffering a number of foals already.
- 36' Jack Robinson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Gylfi THor Sigurdsson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mason Holgate at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from John Fleck, as he is very good at scoring at Goodison Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Gylfi Þor Sigurðsson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 66' James Rodriguez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' Ireland international David McGoldrick has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Everton FC that had 319 games and scored 362 goals.
- 78' Time for substitution for Everton FC. James Rodriguez is replaced by Bernard.
- 81' Poor challenge from George Baldock. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 86' The 29-year-old Mason Holgate has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Jack Robinson gets a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sheffield United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Everton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 1
- 12
- 4
- 5
- 23
- 9
- 7
- 22
-
19
James Rodriguez ↓ Bernard 78'
- 6
Bench
- 17
-
21
Andre Gomes ↑ 78'
- 26
-
10
Gylfi Þor Sigurðsson ↑ 46'
-
20
Bernard ↑ 78'
- 31
- 8
- 33
- 18
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
- 23
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 12
- 38
Bench
- 15
- 20
- 7
- 29
- 13
- 18
- 24
- 31
- 33
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdoulaye Doucoure | 2 |
| Richarlison | 1 |
| Gylfi Þor Sigurðsson | 1 |
| Daniel Jebbison | 1 |
| Cameron Archer | 1 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 1 |
| Lys Mousset | 1 |
| Yerry Mina | 1 |
Head to Head
Everton FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-05-16
Everton FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-05-08
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-05-02
Tottenham Hotspur FC
4–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-04-24
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2021-04-17
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-04-11
Sheffield United FC
0–3
Arsenal FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Everton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Everton FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Everton FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
61%
Everton FC or Sheffield United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Everton FC
| Handicap | Everton FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Everton FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.