Sheffield United FC vs Arsenal FC, FA Cup 2025 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Arsenal FC — FA Cup at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Ian Hussin
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Arsenal FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Arsenal FC
| Martinelli | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sheffield United FC and Arsenal FC get this one started.
- 5' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
- 9' John Lundstram makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 14' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
- 19' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' Alexandre Lacazette, a France , has 29 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' Nicolas Pepe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 30' Sheffield United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Fleck.
- 35' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Sander Berge comes on to replace John Lundstram.
- 40' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' George Baldock has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' Rob Holding has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Luiz on 54 minute.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' Sheffield United FC make a change. George Baldock trudges off to be replaced by Kieron Freeman on 62 minutes.
- 67' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Dani Ceballos comes on to replace Joe Willock.
- 72' The travelling Arsenal FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Robinson is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 75.
- 75' The crowd applauds Chris Basham as he leaves the pitch. Billy Sharp steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 76' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Chris Basham is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
- 81' Chris Basham has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 86' 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.
- 87' What a strike from David McGoldrick! The score is 2-1.
- 90' Nicolas Pepe makes way for Sokratis Papastathopoulos at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Martinelli | 3 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| Lys Mousset | 1 |
| Fabio Vieira | 1 |
| John Fleck | 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.