Newcastle United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at St James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 5 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Eddie Smart
- Referee Martin Atkinson
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Manchester City FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 07 May | Leicester City FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 02 May | Arsenal FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | West Ham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Newcastle United FC host Sheffield United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Heckingbottom might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' 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.
- 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 Joelinton suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Federico Fernandez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oliver Norwood on 24 minutes.
- 29' Newcastle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Enda Stevens on 31.
- 36' Daniel Jebbison, a Canada forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' Jayden Bogle is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 46' It is a substitution in Newcastle United FC team. Joelinton is replaced by Dwight Gayle on 46 minute.
- 49' Against the run of play, Joe Willock has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' 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.
- 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 64' 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.
- 67' Rhian Brewster is replacing Ben Osborn for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 68' Sheffield United FC make a change. Ben Osborn trudges off to be replaced by Rhian Brewster on 68 minutes.
- 71' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sean Longstaff is hanging Allan Saint-Maximin on the field on 71 minute.
- 72' Sean Longstaff is replacing Allan Saint-Maximin for the Newcastle United FC side.
- 77' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jacob Murphy, as he is very good at scoring at St James' Park with 11 goals in the last 8 games.
- 82' Newcastle United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 85' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andy Carroll is hanging Joe Willock on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Wales international Paul Dummett has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 8
- 11
- 23
- 18
- 17
- 10
-
9
Joelinton ↓ Dwight Gayle 46'
- 24
-
28
Joe Willock ↓ Andy Carroll 85'
Bench
-
12
Dwight Gayle ↑ 46'
- 16
-
36
Sean Longstaff ↑ 71'
- 2
- 19
-
7
Andy Carroll ↑ 85'
- 15
- 29
- 4
Coach
Steve Bruce
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
-
23
Ben Osborn ↓ Rhian Brewster 67'
- 20
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 12
- 38
Bench
- 15
- 7
- 13
- 18
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 67'
- 31
- 33
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | 3 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Joe Willock | 1 |
| Sean Longstaff | 1 |
| Dan Burn | 1 |
| Jonjo Shelvey | 1 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2021-05-19
Newcastle United FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-05-14
Newcastle United FC
3–4
Manchester City FC
L
2021-05-07
Leicester City FC
2–4
Newcastle United FC
W
2021-05-02
Newcastle United FC
0–2
Arsenal FC
L
2021-04-24
Liverpool FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
2021-04-17
Newcastle United FC
3–2
West Ham United FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-05-19
Newcastle United FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
49%
Newcastle United FC or Sheffield United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.