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 (2025/26)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

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

0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sheffield United FC launch into their encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
5' Brighton & Hove Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
10' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Norwood argues furiously but the card stands.
14' Facundo Buonanotte has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Brereton made 382 appearances and scored 61 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cameron Archer, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 5 goals in the last 3 games.
29' GOAL! Joao Pedro scores on 29.
34' Brighton & Hove Albion FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
44' What composure from Gustavo Hamer! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-2.
45' The referee calls foul for Gustavo Hamer. He receives a card.
50' Scotland international Billy Gilmour has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
52' What a moment for Joao Pedro! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
53' William Osula adds to his 0 season tally! Sheffield United FC lead 2-3 — and this changes everything.
55' Poor challenge from Adam Webster. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
56' Yasser Larouci is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rhys Norrington-Davies at the 56 minute mark.
61' 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.
62' Brighton & Hove Albion FC ring the changes. Evan Ferguson has done his job and it is now time for Danny Welbeck to step up.
63' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Ben Brereton by James McAtee on 63 minute.
64' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Ben Osborn by Andre Brooks on 64 minute.
67' The Brazil forward Joao Pedro breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 2-4!
71' A change in the Brighton & Hove Albion FC ranks — Facundo Buonanotte exits the field as Adam Lallana enters on 71.
72' The supporters are chanting for Tariq Lamptey. He replaces Jack Hinshelwood on 72 minute.
76' The supporters are chanting for Vinicius Souza. He replaces Gustavo Hamer on 76 minute.
81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
84' Carlos Baleba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Billy Gilmour at the 84 minute mark.
89' 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.
It finishes all square. Sheffield United FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC share the spoils 2-5.

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
Joao Pedro	3
Danny Welbeck	3
Simon Adingra	3
Facundo Buonanotte	2
Enda Stevens	1
Neal Maupay	1
Jayden Bogle	1
David McGoldrick	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.