Sheffield United FC vs Aston Villa FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Aston Villa FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Referee Graham Scott
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | West Ham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | West Ham United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Sheffield United FC welcome Aston Villa FC for this crunch clash at Bramall Lane.
- 5' Ollie Watkins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 31 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Targett made 348 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Aston Villa FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' David McGoldrick doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 31' What a moment for David McGoldrick! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kean Bryan suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' 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.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Phil Jagielka on 55.
- 57' Sheffield United FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 60' Rhian Brewster makes way for Oliver Burke at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Smith will be considering his options from the bench.
- 68' The crowd applauds Marvelous Nakamba as he leaves the pitch. Ross Barkley steps in for Aston Villa FC.
- 73' Sheffield United FC make a change. David McGoldrick trudges off to be replaced by Ben Osborn on 73 minutes.
- 78' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 78 minutes.
- 81' Keinan Davis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bertrand Traore on 81 minute.
- 86' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' The crowd applauds Oliver Burke as he leaves the pitch. Oliver McBurnie steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sheffield United FC players.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 15
- 16
-
17
David McGoldrick C ↓ Ben Osborn 73'
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 29
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↓ Oliver Burke 60'
Bench
- 34
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 60'
- 11
- 9
-
23
Ben Osborn ↑ 73'
- 10
- 13
- 18
- 35
Coach
Chris Wilder
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 26
- 5
- 18
- 11
- 4
- 27
- 21
- 7
-
15
Bertrand Traore ↓ Keinan Davis 81'
-
41
Jacob Ramsey ↓ Morgan Sanson 68'
Bench
-
20
Ross Barkley ↑ 68'
- 1
- 3
-
39
Keinan Davis ↑ 81'
-
25
Morgan Sanson ↑ 68'
- 22
- 6
- 17
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 4 |
| John Fleck | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Jack O'Connell | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
| Mark Duffy | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | 1 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-03-03
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2021-02-28
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
L
2021-02-20
Fulham FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-02-15
West Ham United FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-02-10
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
W
2021-02-07
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Chelsea FC
L
Aston Villa FC Form
2021-03-03
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Aston Villa FC
L
2021-02-27
Leeds United FC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
W
2021-02-21
Aston Villa FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2021-02-13
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Aston Villa FC
D
2021-02-06
Aston Villa FC
1–0
Arsenal FC
W
2021-02-03
Aston Villa FC
1–3
West Ham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
58%
Sheffield United FC or Aston Villa FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.6%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.