Manchester United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Martin Atkinson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Liverpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Burnley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Old Trafford. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Manchester United FC and Sheffield United FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul Pogba made 409 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 23' Assisted by John Fleck with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kean Bryan makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 28' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 40' John Lundstram was booked on 40.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Manchester United FC. Axel Tuanzebe will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Kean Bryan is replaced by Jayden Bogle on 53 minute.
- 58' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Marcus Rashford is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
- 64' What an equalizer from Harry Maguire!
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Edinson Cavani. He replaces Mason Greenwood on 66 minute.
- 70' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oliver Burke is hanging Billy Sharp on the field on 70 minute.
- 74' Sheffield United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Oliver Burke on 74.
- 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace David McGoldrick by Rhian Brewster on 80 minute.
- 82' Luke Shaw has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Telles on 82 minute.
- 83' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Donny van de Beek is hanging Axel Tuanzebe on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sheffield United FC players.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 9
- 31
- 38
- 18
-
27
Alex Telles ↓ Luke Shaw 82'
- 11
Bench
- 21
- 17
- 2
-
23
Luke Shaw ↑ 82'
- 39
- 8
- 26
-
34
Donny van de Beek ↑ 83'
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↑ 66'
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 7
-
10
Billy Sharp C ↓ Oliver Burke 70'
-
29
Kean Bryan ↓ Jayden Bogle 53'
Bench
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 70'
- 11
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↑ 53'
- 13
- 18
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 80'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Martial | 4 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Harry Maguire | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Mason Greenwood | 1 |
| Brandon Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2021-01-27
Manchester United FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-01-24
Manchester United FC
3–2
Liverpool FC
W
2021-01-20
Fulham FC
1–2
Manchester United FC
W
2021-01-17
Liverpool FC
0–0
Manchester United FC
D
2021-01-12
Burnley FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2021-01-09
Manchester United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-01-27
Manchester United FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-23
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-17
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2021-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2021-01-09
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-02
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester United FC or Sheffield United FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
57%
Manchester United FC or Sheffield United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.