Newcastle United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at St James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Assistant 1 Edward Smart (England)
- Assistant 2
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 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Fulham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Everton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | West Ham United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 24 Apr | Manchester United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | Brentford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Chelsea FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Newcastle United FC and Sheffield United FC get this one started.
- 5' Anel Ahmedhodzic does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Gordon, as he is very good at scoring at St James' Park with 14 goals in the last 14 games.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' GOAL! Alexander Isak scores on 26. Assisted by Jacob Murphy
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eddie Howe will be considering his options from the bench.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Wesley Foderingham is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
- 46' Another substitution for Newcastle United FC to replace Fabian Schar by Emil Krafth on 46 minute.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Newcastle United FC that had 339 games and scored 448 goals.
- 54' What composure from Bruno Guimaraes! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 59' Newcastle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' Alexander Isak doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 65' What a strike from Ben Osborn! The score is 3-2.
- 66' Callum Wilson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Elliot Anderson at the 66 minute mark.
- 67' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Cameron Archer has done his job and it is now time for William Osula to step up.
- 70' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vinicius Souza is hanging Andre Brooks on the field on 70 minute.
- 72' Callum Wilson makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Newcastle United FC are in front.
- 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 79' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Anis Ben Slimane on, Gustavo Hamer off on 79 minutes.
- 82' It is a substitution in Newcastle United FC team. Lewis Hall is replaced by Alex Murphy on 82 minute.
- 87' Fabian Schar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 47 Yellow cards this season.
- Another three points for Newcastle United FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 39
-
5
Fabian Schar ↓ Emil Krafth 46'
- 36
- 1
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↓ Harvey Barnes 66'
- 33
- 14
-
10
Anthony Gordon ↓ Matt Ritchie 82'
-
32
Elliot Anderson ↓ Callum Wilson 66'
- 21
-
20
Lewis Hall ↓ Alex Murphy 82'
Bench
-
15
Harvey Barnes ↑ 66'
-
9
Callum Wilson ↑ 66'
- 3
-
11
Matt Ritchie ↑ 82'
-
17
Emil Krafth ↑ 46'
- 18
- 40
- 63
-
54
Alex Murphy ↑ 82'
Coach
Eddie Howe
Sheffield United FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
30
Mason Holgate ↓ Jack Robinson 67'
- 23
- 15
- 20
- 11
- 8
- 5
- 18
-
10
Cameron Archer ↓ William Osula 67'
- 24
-
35
Andre Brooks ↓ Vinicius Souza 70'
Bench
-
19
Jack Robinson ↑ 67'
- 16
-
21
Vinicius Souza ↑ 70'
- 27
-
25
Anis Ben Slimane ↑ 79'
- 13
-
32
William Osula ↑ 67'
- 34
- 29
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | 3 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Matt Ritchie | 1 |
| Anthony Gordon | 1 |
| Joelinton | 1 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 1 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2024-04-27
Newcastle United FC
5–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-04-24
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2024-04-13
Newcastle United FC
4–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2024-04-06
Fulham FC
0–1
Newcastle United FC
W
2024-04-02
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Everton FC
D
2024-03-30
Newcastle United FC
4–3
West Ham United FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-04-27
Newcastle United FC
5–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-04-24
Manchester United FC
4–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-04-20
Sheffield United FC
1–4
Burnley FC
L
2024-04-13
Brentford FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-04-07
Sheffield United FC
2–2
Chelsea FC
D
2024-04-04
Liverpool FC
3–1
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.53
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United FC to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
31%
Newcastle United FC or Sheffield United FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
4 – 0
5.1%
4 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

