Sheffield United FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4

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FA Cup · 2023-24

Sheffield United FC

2 – 5

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Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Sat 27 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Bramall Lane HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 14' Facundo Buonanotte

0–2 29' Joao Pedro pen

Gustavo Hamer 44' 1–2

William Osula 45+8' 2–2

2–3 52' Joao Pedro pen

2–4 67' Joao Pedro

2–5 90+7' Danny Welbeck

Oliver Norwood 10' Y

Gustavo Hamer 45' Y

Y 55' Adam Webster

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — FA Cup at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)

Head-to-Head

Sheffield United FC 7 games · Avg 2.9 goals Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-27 Sheffield United FC 2–5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2023-11-12 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC 2021-04-24 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2020-12-20 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-02-22 Sheffield United FC 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Jan	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	H	2–5	L
21 Jan	West Ham United FC	H	2–2	D
06 Jan	Gillingham FC	A	4–0	W
30 Dec	Manchester City FC	A	0–2	L
26 Dec	Luton Town FC	H	2–3	L
22 Dec	Aston Villa FC	A	1–1	D

Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Jan	Sheffield United FC	A	5–2	W
22 Jan	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	H	0–0	D
06 Jan	Stoke City FC	A	4–2	W
02 Jan	West Ham United FC	A	0–0	D
28 Dec	Tottenham Hotspur FC	H	4–2	W
21 Dec	Crystal Palace FC	A	1–1	D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)

29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

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 Brighton & Hove Albion FC for another epic battle.
5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
10' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Oliver Norwood on 10 minutes.
14' Facundo Buonanotte doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
19' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
24' Tariq Lamptey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
29' Joao Pedro is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 9 goals this season for the forward.
34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Roberto De Zerbi might look to freshen things up shortly.
39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
44' What a moment for Gustavo Hamer! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
45' The referee has no hesitation. Gustavo Hamer is booked for Sheffield United FC — card on 45.
50' Brighton & Hove Albion FC is showing some good football. However, Brighton & Hove Albion FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
52' What a strike from Joao Pedro! The score is 1-3.
53' Against the run of play, William Osula has scored! This game has turned on its head.
55' Adam Webster catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 55.
56' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 56 minute. Rhys Norrington-Davies leaves to be changed by Yasser Larouci.
61' 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 Adam Webster suffering a number of foals already.
62' Brighton & Hove Albion FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danny Welbeck is hanging Evan Ferguson on the field on 62 minute.
63' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Ben Brereton has done his job and it is now time for James McAtee to step up.
64' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Andre Brooks on, Ben Osborn off on 64 minutes.
67' What composure from Joao Pedro! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-4.
71' The Brighton & Hove Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Facundo Buonanotte departs to be replaced by Adam Lallana.
72' The supporters are chanting for Tariq Lamptey. He replaces Jack Hinshelwood on 72 minute.
76' The crowd applauds Gustavo Hamer as he leaves the pitch. Vinicius Souza steps in for Sheffield United FC.
81' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
84' Carlos Baleba gets the nod from Brighton & Hove Albion FC. He replaces Billy Gilmour and will look to change the dynamic.
89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
Game over. The scoreline of 2-5 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

33
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↓ Yasser Larouci 56'
23
Ben Osborn ↓ Andre Brooks 64'
15
Anel Ahmedhodzic
20
Jayden Bogle
16
Oliver Norwood
11
Ben Brereton ↓ James McAtee 63'
8
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Vinicius Souza 76'
5
Auston Trusty
10
Cameron Archer
–
Ivo Grbic
32
William Osula ↓ Oliver McBurnie 63'

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Adam Webster
13
Pascal Gross
30
Pervis Estupinan
29
Jan Paul van Hecke
9
Joao Pedro
3
Igor Julio ↓ Lewis Dunk 62'
11
Billy Gilmour ↓ Carlos Baleba 84'
1
Bart Verbruggen
28
Evan Ferguson ↓ Danny Welbeck 62'
40
Facundo Buonanotte ↓ Adam Lallana 71'
41
Jack Hinshelwood ↓ Tariq Lamptey 72'

Bench

18
Danny Welbeck ↑ 62'
14
Adam Lallana ↑ 71'
6
James Milner
23
Jason Steele
5
Lewis Dunk ↑ 62'
15
Jakub Moder
2
Tariq Lamptey ↑ 72'
20
Carlos Baleba ↑ 84'
47
Benicio Boaitey

Coach Roberto De Zerbi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Simon Adingra	3
Joao Pedro	3
Danny Welbeck	3
Facundo Buonanotte	2
Gustavo Hamer	1
William Osula	1
Oliver McBurnie	1
Enda Stevens	1

Head to Head

Sheffield United FC Form

2024-01-27 Sheffield United FC 2–5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2024-01-21 Sheffield United FC 2–2 West Ham United FC D 2024-01-06 Gillingham FC 0–4 Sheffield United FC W 2023-12-30 Manchester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-12-26 Sheffield United FC 2–3 Luton Town FC L 2023-12-22 Aston Villa FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC D

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form

2024-01-27 Sheffield United FC 2–5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2024-01-22 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2024-01-06 Stoke City FC 2–4 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2024-01-02 West Ham United FC 0–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2023-12-28 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 4–2 Tottenham Hotspur FC W 2023-12-21 Crystal Palace FC 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.43 Sheffield United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.88 Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG

I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield United FC30% Draw26% Brighton & Hove Albion FC44%

Actual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.31

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	84%	16%
± 2.5	63%	37%
± 3.5	42%	58%
± 4.5	24%	76%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw

56%

Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC

70%

Sheffield United FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield United FC23% Draw42% Brighton & Hove Albion FC35%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–5 not predicted

2 – 5

Actual

1 – 1

10.7%

1 – 2

8.9%

2 – 1

6.8%

0 – 2

6.4%

2 – 2

6.3%

0 – 1

6.2%

1 – 3

5.5%

0 – 0

5.2%

1 – 0

4.5%

2 – 3

0 – 3

3.9%

2 – 0

3.8%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap	Sheffield United FC covers	Push	Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	8%	87%
-1.5	13%	—	87%
-1	13%	15%	71%
-0.5	29%	—	71%
+0.5	53%	—	47%
+1	53%	20%	27%
+1.5	73%	—	27%
+2	73%	14%	12%
+2.5	88%	—	12%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.