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 (2025/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sheffield United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' Blackburn Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 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' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' Against the run of play, Ben Brereton has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' Jack Robinson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
- 22' Ben Brereton with the second goal in the match!
- 27' Ryan Hedges has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 28' Against the run of play, Max Lowe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' 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 Joe Rankin-Costello suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' 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.
- 48' It’s high time Jon Dahl Tomasson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' Scotland international Oliver McBurnie has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' GOAL! Samuel Szmodics fires home to make it 1-3!
- 62' Hayden Carter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
- 67' Aynsley Pears has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' The crowd applauds Jack Robinson as he leaves the pitch. Billy Sharp steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' A change in the Blackburn Rovers FC ranks — Joe Rankin-Costello exits the field as Callum Brittain enters on 80.
- 81' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oliver McBurnie makes no mistake. 2-3!
- 86' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 88' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Jayden Bogle on, George Baldock off on 88 minutes.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. James McAtee is replaced by Chris Basham on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield United FC take all three points.
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 |
| Ben Brereton | 3 |
| Yuki Ohashi | 3 |
| Harrison Burrows | 2 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 2 |
| Oliver Norwood | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 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.