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
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sheffield United FC is hosting Blackburn Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Callum Brittain, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Sam Gallagher has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 21' Blackburn Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ben Brereton on 21.
- 21' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Robinson.
- 22' A goal from the Chile international Ben Brereton! He fires home on 22 to make it 0-2!
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' What a strike from Max Lowe! The score is 1-2.
- 33' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Blackburn Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 43' Blackburn Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 48' 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 Jack Robinson suffering a number of foals already.
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Samuel Szmodics does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackburn Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 62' The referee shows Blackburn Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 62.
- 67' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Jack Robinson is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Joe Rankin-Costello by Callum Brittain on 80 minute.
- 81' Oliver McBurnie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 86' Sheffield United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackburn Rovers FC's shape.
- 88' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 88 minute. George Baldock leaves to be changed by Jayden Bogle.
- 90' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chris Basham is hanging James McAtee on the field on 90 minute.
- With this win, Sheffield United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Sydie Peck | 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.