Sheffield United FC vs Arsenal FC, FA Cup 2026 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Arsenal FC — FA Cup at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Ian Hussin
6 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 9.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Arsenal FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jun | Manchester United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Jun | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Jun | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Mar | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jun | Southampton FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jun | Manchester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | West Ham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United FC face off against Arsenal FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and John Lundstram makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 14' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 19' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 19 minutes.
- 24' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' What a moment for Nicolas Pepe! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' Bukayo Saka has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 8 goals to his name this season.
- 31' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. John Fleck will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. John Lundstram is replaced by Sander Berge on 35 minute.
- 40' Sheffield United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's shape.
- 45' England international Chris Basham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Arsenal FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 54' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Rob Holding on, David Luiz off on 54 minutes.
- 59' It looks surprising Arsenal FC does not make any changes. Joe Willock has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' Kieron Freeman gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces George Baldock and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' The whistle greets Joe Willock as he departs to be replaced by Dani Ceballos.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Robinson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Chris Basham is replaced by Billy Sharp on 75 minute.
- 76' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Chris Basham is replaced by Billy Sharp on 76 minute.
- 81' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' What a strike from David McGoldrick! The score is 2-1.
- 90' Sokratis Papastathopoulos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Pepe on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sheffield United FC 1-2 Arsenal FC.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 19
- 16
- 17
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Billy Sharp 75'
- 3
- 4
-
2
George Baldock ↓ Kieron Freeman 62'
-
7
John Lundstram ↓ Sander Berge 35'
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 22
- 15
- 23
- 8
- 25
-
18
Kieron Freeman ↑ 62'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 75'
-
32
Sander Berge ↑ 35'
- 30
Coach
Chris Wilder
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 34
- 20
- 31
- 15
- 9
-
23
David Luiz ↓ Rob Holding 54'
- 19
- 3
-
28
Joe Willock ↓ Dani Ceballos 67'
- 77
Bench
- 5
- 2
-
16
Rob Holding ↑ 54'
-
30
Eddie Nketiah ↑ 67'
- 14
- 33
- 24
-
8
Dani Ceballos ↑ 67'
- 57
Coach
Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eddie Nketiah | 3 |
| Martinelli | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 1 |
| Lys Mousset | 1 |
| Fabio Vieira | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-06-28
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Arsenal FC
L
2020-06-24
Manchester United FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-06-21
Newcastle United FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-06-17
Aston Villa FC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2020-03-07
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Norwich City FC
W
2020-03-03
Reading FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.2
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Arsenal FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Arsenal FC
65%
Sheffield United FC or Arsenal FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.