Sheffield United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, FA Cup 2022-23 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — FA Cup at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Stoke City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Blackburn Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' 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 Scott Wharton suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Blackburn Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' Magnificent from Ben Brereton! That is 62 goals in 397 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' A moment of madness from Jack Robinson on 21 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 22' What composure from Ben Brereton! The Chile international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 27' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' Max Lowe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sheffield United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' Blackburn Rovers FC have won 491 goals from 397 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' Wesley Foderingham is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackburn Rovers FC so far.
- 53' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sheffield United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 58' The 24-year-old James McAtee has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Samuel Szmodics has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
- 62' It’s a booking for Blackburn Rovers FC player. Hayden Carter gets a Yellow card.
- 67' 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.
- 70' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Jack Robinson is replaced by Billy Sharp on 70 minute.
- 75' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackburn Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 80' The crowd applauds Joe Rankin-Costello as he leaves the pitch. Callum Brittain steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 81' Oliver McBurnie makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 86' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' The crowd applauds George Baldock as he leaves the pitch. Jayden Bogle steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 90' The whistle greets James McAtee as he departs to be replaced by Chris Basham.
- Blackburn Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sheffield United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 9
-
19
Jack Robinson ↓ Billy Sharp 70'
- 15
-
2
George Baldock ↓ Jayden Bogle 88'
- 12
- 13
- 8
- 18
- 22
-
28
James McAtee ↓ Chris Basham 90'
Bench
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↑ 88'
- 1
- 16
-
6
Chris Basham ↑ 90'
- 4
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 70'
- 17
- 36
- 30
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 9
-
19
Ryan Hedges ↓ Scott Wharton 80'
- 27
- 11
- 22
-
8
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Jake Garrett 90'
- 5
- 3
- 17
-
6
Tyler Morton ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 90'
Bench
-
2
Callum Brittain ↑ 80'
- 7
-
16
Scott Wharton ↑ 80'
- 1
-
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 90'
-
30
Jake Garrett ↑ 90'
- 33
- 36
- 38
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 4 |
| Yuki Ohashi | 3 |
| Ben Brereton | 3 |
| Harrison Burrows | 2 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 2 |
| Oliver Norwood | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Rhian Brewster | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2023-03-19
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-03-15
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-03-11
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
L
2023-03-07
Reading FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-03-04
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-03-01
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2023-03-19
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2023-03-15
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2023-03-10
Stoke City FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2023-03-04
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-02-28
Leicester City FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-02-25
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.58
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
55%
Sheffield United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.