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 46 games · 58 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #13 |
| 58 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 16 / 10 / 20 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 22 |
| 61 | Scored | 66 |
| 73 | Conceded | 66 |
| -12 | GD | +0 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 35% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Queens Park Rangers FC are 15th (58 pts). Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Loftus Road. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' What a strike from Ben Brereton! The score is 0-1.
- 14' Sheffield United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 24' Queens Park Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' 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.
- 49' Jimmy Dunne is having his name booked by the referee on 49.
- 54' A goal from the England international Tyrese Campbell! He fires home on 54 to make it 0-2!
- 57' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Kieran Morgan has done his job and it is now time for Koki Saito to step up.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Anel Ahmedhodzic on 62 minutes.
- 64' The crowd applauds Hamza Choudhury as he leaves the pitch. Femi Seriki steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 66' Alfie Lloyd has so much to prove this time. He replaces Min-hyuk Yang on 66 minute.
- 67' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Kenneth Paal has done his job and it is now time for Paul Smyth to step up.
- 72' Brilliant from the ! Michael Frey makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 72.
- 73' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Tyrese Campbell exits the field as Thomas Cannon enters on 73.
- 74' Sam McCallum has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum O'Hare on 74 minute.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Brereton on 75.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Colback is booked for Queens Park Rangers FC — card on 78.
- 81' Karamoko Dembele has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Colback on 81 minute.
- 82' Morgan Fox gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces Steve Cook and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Rob Holding is replacing Ben Brereton for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Alfie Lloyd argues furiously but the card stands.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sheffield United FC players.
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 |
| Conor Hourihane | 1 |
| Eberechi Eze | 1 |
| Chris Willock | 1 |
| Billy Sharp | 1 |
| John Egan | 1 |
| Eberechi Eze | 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
3 / 4
1.51
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Queens Park Rangers FC or Sheffield United FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
66%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Sheffield United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC
| Handicap | Queens Park Rangers FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

