Sheffield United FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Oct | Millwall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Blackpool FC gets underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Daniel Grimshaw is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
- 25' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Jerry Yates, a England , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ken Dougall is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' Josh Bowler is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 63' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Ben Osborn has done his job and it is now time for David McGoldrick to step up.
- 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 74' Lys Mousset makes way for Billy Sharp at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 76' What a strike from Keshi Anderson! The score is 0-1.
- 79' Ben Davies was booked on 79.
- 81' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. John Fleck is replaced by Oliver McBurnie.
- 86' The whistle greets Keshi Anderson as he departs to be replaced by Luke Garbutt.
- 89' A moment of madness from Oliver Norwood on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Blackpool FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
11
Lys Mousset ↓ Billy Sharp 74'
-
23
Ben Osborn ↓ David McGoldrick 63'
- 22
- 16
- 3
-
4
John Fleck ↓ Oliver McBurnie 81'
- 2
- 12
- 27
- 1
Bench
- 33
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 81'
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 63'
- 6
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 74'
- 24
- 18
Coach
Slavisa Jokanovic
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 26
- 12
- 14
- 3
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Sonny Carey 63'
-
10
Keshi Anderson ↓ Luke Garbutt 86'
- 8
- 32
-
11
Josh Bowler ↓ Demetri Mitchell 63'
- 4
Bench
- 13
- 2
-
29
Luke Garbutt ↑ 86'
- 35
- 7
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 63'
-
16
Sonny Carey ↑ 63'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James McAtee | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 2 |
| Keshi Anderson | 1 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 1 |
| Oliver Norwood | 1 |
| Ken Dougall | 1 |
| Sander Berge | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-10-30
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
2021-10-24
Barnsley FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-10-19
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Millwall FC
L
2021-10-16
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Stoke City FC
W
2021-10-02
AFC Bournemouth
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-09-28
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.96
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Blackpool FC
71%
Sheffield United FC or Blackpool FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
14%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
39%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.