Sheffield United FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Brentford FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Assistant 1 Neil Davies
- Assistant 2 Wade Smith
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 25 Nov | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Liverpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Sheffield United FC vs Brentford FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Yegor Yarmolyuk is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Flekken made 493 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 17' Poor challenge from Auston Trusty. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 22' Gustavo Hamer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 70 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Frank will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Frank Onyeka on 29.
- 34' It looks surprising Brentford FC does not make any changes. Cameron Archer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Brentford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Time for substitution for Brentford FC. Frank Onyeka is replaced by Yegor Yarmolyuk.
- 46' James McAtee makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 51' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. William Osula gets a Yellow card.
- 53' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. William Osula is replaced by Anis Ben Slimane on 53 minute.
- 58' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Mikkel Damsgaard. He replaces Shandon Baptiste on 66 minute.
- 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 72' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Max Lowe comes on to replace Andre Brooks.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 81' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. James McAtee has done his job and it is now time for Sydie Peck to step up.
- 82' Jayden Bogle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 82.
- 87' Brentford FC is showing some good football. However, Brentford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Jack Robinson will be fuming at that decision.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sheffield United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 19
- 15
- 20
- 8
- 5
- 18
- 21
- 10
- 32
-
28
James McAtee ↓ Sydie Peck 81'
-
35
Andre Brooks ↓ Max Lowe 72'
Bench
- 1
-
3
Max Lowe ↑ 72'
- 38
- 27
-
25
Anis Ben Slimane ↑ 53'
- 14
- 11
- 26
-
42
Sydie Peck ↑ 81'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Brentford FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5
- 7
- 26
- 11
- 1
- 27
- 6
-
15
Frank Onyeka ↓ Yegor Yarmolyuk 46'
- 23
- 16
- 14
Bench
- 4
- 21
- 30
-
24
Mikkel Damsgaard ↑ 66'
- 25
- 13
-
33
Yegor Yarmolyuk ↑ 46'
-
37
Michael Olakigbe ↑ 66'
- 42
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Norwood | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| James McAtee | 1 |
| Frank Onyeka | 1 |
| Neal Maupay | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | 1 |
| John Fleck | 1 |
| Leon Clarke | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2023-12-09
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Brentford FC
W
2023-12-06
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
L
2023-12-02
Burnley FC
5–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-11-25
Sheffield United FC
1–3
AFC Bournemouth
L
2023-11-12
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2023-11-04
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
Brentford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Brentford FC
49%
Sheffield United FC or Brentford FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.