Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Manchester City FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2022-23 SEMI FINALS

FA Cup · 2022-23
Manchester City FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sat 22 Apr 2023 · 15:45 UTC Wembley HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 74' Oliver Norwood
Y 75' Oliver Norwood

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester City FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Wembley.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Darren Cann
  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Referee
  • Referee Lee Betts
4 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 8.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

7
Manchester City FC 7 games · Avg 1.9 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-22 Manchester City FC 3–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-01-30 Manchester City FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC 2020-10-31 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2020-01-21 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2019-12-29 Manchester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Manchester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Sheffield United FC H 3–0 W
19 Apr FC Bayern München A 1–1 D
15 Apr Leicester City FC H 3–1 W
11 Apr FC Bayern München H 3–0 W
08 Apr Southampton FC A 4–1 W
01 Apr Liverpool FC H 4–1 W
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Manchester City FC A 0–3 L
18 Apr Bristol City FC H 1–0 W
15 Apr Cardiff City FC H 4–1 W
10 Apr Burnley FC A 0–2 L
07 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 1–0 W
01 Apr Norwich City FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

14% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester City FC
Antoine Semenyo 3 G 2 A
Erling Haaland 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Wembley. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Manchester City FC and Sheffield United FC.
  • 5' Iliman Ndiaye has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' 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 Anel Ahmedhodzic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Manchester City FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' Jayden Bogle is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester City FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
  • 43' Riyad Mahrez doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 48' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 58' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oliver McBurnie is hanging Daniel Jebbison on the field on 58 minute.
  • 61' Against the run of play, Riyad Mahrez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 66' Cole Palmer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Grealish at the 66 minute mark.
  • 66' The Algeria Riyad Mahrez breaks the deadlock on 66 minutes. 3-0!
  • 67' Manchester City FC ring the changes. Erling Haaland has done his job and it is now time for Phil Foden to step up.
  • 68' Manchester City FC make a change. Jack Grealish trudges off to be replaced by Cole Palmer on 68 minutes.
  • 73' 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.
  • 74' Oliver Norwood picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 75' Kalvin Phillips gets the nod from Manchester City FC. He replaces Ilkay Gundogan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Oliver Norwood will be fuming at that decision.
  • 76' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chris Basham is hanging Sander Berge on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly. He replaces Anel Ahmedhodzic on 77 minute.
  • 81' Rico Lewis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bernardo Silva at the 81 minute mark.
  • 82' Another change for Manchester City FC made on 82 minute. Bernardo Silva leaves to be changed by Rico Lewis.
  • 87' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • Manchester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Manchester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riyad Mahrez 3
Rodri 2
Sergio Aguero 2
Jayden Bogle 1
Erling Haaland 1
Julian Alvarez 1
Kevin De Bruyne 1
Kyle Walker 1

Head to Head

2023-04-22 Manchester City FC 3–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-01-30 Manchester City FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC 2020-10-31 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2020-01-21 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Manchester City FC 2019-12-29 Manchester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC

Manchester City FC Form

2023-04-22 Manchester City FC 3–0 Sheffield United FC W 2023-04-19 FC Bayern München 1–1 Manchester City FC D 2023-04-15 Manchester City FC 3–1 Leicester City FC W 2023-04-11 Manchester City FC 3–0 FC Bayern München W 2023-04-08 Southampton FC 1–4 Manchester City FC W 2023-04-01 Manchester City FC 4–1 Liverpool FC W

Sheffield United FC Form

2023-04-22 Manchester City FC 3–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-04-18 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Bristol City FC W 2023-04-15 Sheffield United FC 4–1 Cardiff City FC W 2023-04-10 Burnley FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-04-07 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-04-01 Norwich City FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8 Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Manchester City FC to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester City FC64% Draw23% Sheffield United FC13%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Manchester City FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
36%
Manchester City FC or Sheffield United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester City FC44% Draw46% Sheffield United FC10%
Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.1%
2 – 0
13.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
4 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC

Handicap Manchester City FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 20% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 26% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
53% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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