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' KICK OFF: Arsenal FC gets underway.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 9' Magnificent from John Lundstram! That is 15 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
- 19' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Against the run of play, Nicolas Pepe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 31' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. John Fleck gets a Yellow card.
- 35' The whistle greets John Lundstram as he departs to be replaced by Sander Berge.
- 40' Dean Henderson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Oliver Norwood has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 54' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace David Luiz by Rob Holding on 54 minute.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Kieron Freeman on, George Baldock off on 62 minutes.
- 67' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 67 minute. Joe Willock leaves to be changed by Dani Ceballos.
- 72' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Jack Robinson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 75' Sheffield United FC make a change. Chris Basham trudges off to be replaced by Billy Sharp on 75 minutes.
- 76' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Billy Sharp comes on to replace Chris Basham.
- 81' 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.
- 86' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 87' A stunning finish from David McGoldrick — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Sokratis Papastathopoulos gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Nicolas Pepe and will look to change the dynamic.
- Full Time. Arsenal FC beats Sheffield United 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 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
| Ben White | 1 |
| Dani Ceballos | 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.