Sheffield United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Reading FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Sheffield United FC | Blackburn Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #20 |
| 60 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 18 / 6 / 22 | W / D / L | 13 / 13 / 20 |
| 66 | Scored | 42 |
| 66 | Conceded | 56 |
| +0 | GD | -14 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 39% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts). Blackburn Rovers FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sheffield United FC gets underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 9' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Chris Basham on 9 minutes.
- 14' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackburn Rovers FC backline.
- 33' Oliver Norwood is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' Sheffield United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
- 51' Chris Basham is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' Paul Coutts has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mark Duffy on 56 minute.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kasey Palmer on 59 minutes.
- 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' A change in the Blackburn Rovers FC ranks — Kasey Palmer exits the field as Adam Armstrong enters on 69.
- 70' A moment of madness from Billy Sharp on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 71' Richard Smallwood has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 71.
- 73' A stunning finish from Billy Sharp — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 77' Billy Sharp with the second goal in the match!
- 82' GOAL! David McGoldrick fires home to make it 3-0!
- 85' Poor challenge from David McGoldrick. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' Sheffield United FC make a change. Billy Sharp trudges off to be replaced by Leon Clarke on 87 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
-
21
Mark Duffy ↓ Paul Coutts 56'
- 2
-
10
Billy Sharp C ↓ Leon Clarke 87'
- 12
- 1
Bench
-
39
Conor Washington ↑ 87'
- 22
- 28
- 25
- 19
-
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 56'
-
9
Leon Clarke ↑ 87'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↓ Adam Armstrong 69'
- 1
- 3
- 14
- 27
- 26
- 31
- 6
- 8
-
19
Ben Brereton ↓ Bradley Dack 69'
Bench
- 5
- 13
- 25
- 29
-
23
Bradley Dack ↑ 69'
- 10
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↑ 69'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 4 |
| Ben Brereton | 3 |
| Yuki Ohashi | 3 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 2 |
| Oliver Norwood | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Harrison Burrows | 2 |
| Ryoya Morishita | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2018-12-29
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Derby County FC
W
2018-12-22
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2018-12-14
Sheffield United FC
1–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2018-12-08
Reading FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-12-01
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2018-12-29
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2018-12-26
Leeds United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2018-12-22
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2018-12-15
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Birmingham City FC
D
2018-12-08
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2018-12-01
Blackburn Rovers FC
4–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.01
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
36%
Sheffield United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
11.8%
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 24% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.