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' The ball is rolling at Old Trafford. Manchester United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' The 40-year-old Billy Sharp has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 23' What composure from Kean Bryan! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 33' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' Rhian Brewster is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
- 40' Sheffield United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' Axel Tuanzebe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' With 3 assists to his name this season, Alex Telles is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
- 53' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jayden Bogle is hanging Kean Bryan on the field on 53 minute.
- 58' Manchester United FC have won 674 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 64' Harry Maguire is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 66' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Edinson Cavani on, Mason Greenwood off on 66 minutes.
- 70' Oliver Burke is replacing Billy Sharp for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 74' Goal! Oliver Burke scores his 22 goal in 377 matches.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 80' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. David McGoldrick has done his job and it is now time for Rhian Brewster to step up.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Luke Shaw. He replaces Alex Telles on 82 minute.
- 83' The whistle greets Axel Tuanzebe as he departs to be replaced by Donny van de Beek.
- 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sheffield United FC to claim maximum points.
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.