Queens Park Rangers FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Queens Park Rangers FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Loftus Road.
- Queens Park Rangers FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
5 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 14.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Derby County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Queens Park Rangers FC | Sheffield United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #10 |
| 24 | Points | 22 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 5 |
| 24 | Scored | 21 |
| 18 | Conceded | 19 |
| +6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 40% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC are 8th (24 pts). Sheffield United FC are 10th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sheffield United FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/2
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Richard Kone | 5 G | 1 A |
| Paul Smyth | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jimmy Dunne | 3 G | |
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
Sheffield United FC
| Patrick Bamford | 5 G | 1 A |
| Sydie Peck | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Cannon | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Queens Park Rangers FC vs Sheffield United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marti Cifuentes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Ben Brereton makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 14' Hamza Choudhury has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 14.
- 19' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Queens Park Rangers FC in their 4-1-4-1 trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 29' The 26-year-old Sam McCallum has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' Queens Park Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' It’s high time Marti Cifuentes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 49' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jimmy Dunne on 49 minutes.
- 54' Brilliant from the ! Tyrese Campbell makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 54.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Koki Saito. He replaces Kieran Morgan on 57 minute.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Anel Ahmedhodzic. He receives a card.
- 64' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Hamza Choudhury departs to be replaced by Femi Seriki.
- 66' Alfie Lloyd is ready to make an impact after coming on for Min-hyuk Yang at the 66 minute mark.
- 67' Time for substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC. Kenneth Paal is replaced by Paul Smyth.
- 72' The deadlock is broken! Michael Frey gets on the scoresheet on 72 minutes.
- 73' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Thomas Cannon on, Tyrese Campbell off on 73 minutes.
- 74' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Callum O'Hare exits the field as Sam McCallum enters on 74.
- 75' Sheffield United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 78' That is a card for Queens Park Rangers FC. Jack Colback will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Another change for Queens Park Rangers FC made on 81 minute. Jack Colback leaves to be changed by Karamoko Dembele.
- 82' Fresh legs for Queens Park Rangers FC! Morgan Fox comes on to replace Steve Cook.
- 85' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Ben Brereton is replaced by Rob Holding.
- 86' Alfie Lloyd is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- Queens Park Rangers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sheffield United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 3
- 12
-
5
Steve Cook ↓ Morgan Fox 82'
-
4
Jack Colback ↓ Karamoko Dembele 81'
- 10
-
22
Kenneth Paal ↓ Paul Smyth 67'
- 1
- 17
- 40
-
21
Kieran Morgan ↓ Koki Saito 57'
-
47
Min-hyuk Yang ↓ Alfie Lloyd 66'
Bench
-
15
Morgan Fox ↑ 82'
-
11
Paul Smyth ↑ 67'
-
7
Karamoko Dembele ↑ 81'
- 13
-
14
Koki Saito ↑ 57'
- 20
- 25
-
28
Alfie Lloyd ↑ 66'
- 16
Coach
Marti Cifuentes
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
24
Hamza Choudhury ↓ Femi Seriki 64'
-
23
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Thomas Cannon 73'
- 19
- 15
-
10
Callum O'Hare ↓ Sam McCallum 74'
-
20
Ben Brereton ↓ Rob Holding 85'
- 14
- 1
-
8
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Rhian Brewster 64'
- 21
- 42
Bench
-
5
Rob Holding ↑ 85'
- 17
- 9
-
3
Sam McCallum ↑ 74'
-
38
Femi Seriki ↑ 64'
-
7
Rhian Brewster ↑ 64'
- 35
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 73'
- 11
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Ilias Chair | 2 |
| Chris Willock | 1 |
| Billy Sharp | 1 |
| John Egan | 1 |
| Eberechi Eze | 1 |
| Jimmy Dunne | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
Head to Head
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2025-03-01
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2025-02-22
Portsmouth FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2025-02-14
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–0
Derby County FC
W
2025-02-11
Coventry City FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2025-02-04
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2025-02-01
Millwall FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
Sheffield United FC Form
2025-03-01
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2025-02-24
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Leeds United FC
L
2025-02-15
Luton Town FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2025-02-12
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2025-02-08
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2025-02-01
Derby County FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Queens Park Rangers FC or Sheffield United FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
63%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Sheffield United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC
| Handicap | Queens Park Rangers FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

