Portsmouth FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Assistant 1 Paul Hodskinson
- Assistant 2 Matthew Jones
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Burnley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Portsmouth FC | Sheffield United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #13 |
| 55 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 14 / 13 / 19 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 22 |
| 49 | Scored | 66 |
| 64 | Conceded | 66 |
| -15 | GD | +0 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 30% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Portsmouth FC are 18th (55 pts). Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
- 2' The referee calls foul for Tom McIntyre. He receives a card.
- 7' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 12' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
- 22' Mark O'Mahony has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael Cooper, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a card for Anel Ahmedhodzic.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' Christian Saydee is replacing Sam Silvera for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 63' Sheffield United FC make a change. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi trudges off to be replaced by Andre Brooks on 63 minutes.
- 64' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Callum O'Hare exits the field as Rhian Brewster enters on 64.
- 69' Jacob Farrell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 70' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Alfie Gilchrist is withdrawn and Femi Seriki gets his opportunity.
- 75' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyrese Campbell is hanging Kieffer Moore on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Paddy Lane departs to be replaced by Harvey Blair.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Harvey Blair is booked for Portsmouth FC — card on 87.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 1
- 5
- 16
-
20
Sam Silvera ↓ Christian Saydee 61'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Harvey Blair 84'
- 19
- 22
- 8
- 11
Bench
- 30
- 2
- 21
- 18
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 61'
- 4
- 25
- 13
-
29
Harvey Blair ↑ 84'
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 15
-
9
Kieffer Moore ↓ Tyrese Campbell 79'
-
10
Callum O'Hare ↓ Rhian Brewster 64'
- 14
- 1
- 8
- 21
- 11
-
2
Alfie Gilchrist ↓ Femi Seriki 70'
- 42
Bench
- 33
-
23
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 79'
- 17
- 16
- 3
-
38
Femi Seriki ↑ 70'
-
7
Rhian Brewster ↑ 64'
-
35
Andre Brooks ↑ 63'
- 34
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Jesurun Rak-Sakyi | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-09-28
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2024-09-21
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2024-09-13
Hull City AFC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-09-01
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2024-08-24
Norwich City FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2024-08-17
Sheffield United FC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.75
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
73%
Portsmouth FC or Sheffield United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.9%
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 16% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 24% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.