Sheffield United FC vs Burnley FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burnley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Mark Scholes
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Burnley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Everton FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 May | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | Liverpool FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 May | Leeds United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 10 May | Fulham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 May | West Ham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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 Burnley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The travelling Burnley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Jack Robinson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 21' George Baldock was booked on 21.
- 24' What composure from David McGoldrick! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Burnley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Fleck.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Matej Vydra. He replaces Josh Brownhill on 46 minute.
- 51' Matej Vydra has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Heckingbottom will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Chris Basham on 65.
- 70' Jay Rodriguez is replacing Dwight McNeil for the Burnley FC side.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Johann Berg Gudmundsson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
- 79' Daniel Jebbison makes way for Rhian Brewster at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 83' Sheffield United FC make a change. Ben Osborn trudges off to be replaced by Phil Jagielka on 83 minutes.
- 88' It’s a booking for Burnley FC player. Jimmy Dunne gets a Yellow card.
- 89' Fresh legs for Burnley FC! Ashley Barnes comes on to replace Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Burnley FC.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 19
-
23
Ben Osborn ↓ Phil Jagielka 83'
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 12
- 38
Bench
-
15
Phil Jagielka ↑ 83'
- 20
- 7
- 29
- 13
- 18
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 79'
- 31
- 41
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Brownhill ↓ Matej Vydra 46'
- 34
- 5
- 7
- 2
- 3
- 18
- 4
- 9
-
11
Dwight McNeil ↓ Jay Rodriguez 70'
- 25
Bench
-
19
Jay Rodriguez ↑ 70'
-
27
Matej Vydra ↑ 46'
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↑ 89'
- 23
- 15
- 45
- 31
- –
Coach
Sean Dyche
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Johann Berg Gudmundsson | 4 |
| Josh Brownhill | 4 |
| John Lundstram | 2 |
| Jacob Bruun Larsen | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Jack Robinson | 1 |
| Lyle Foster | 1 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-05-23
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Burnley FC
W
2021-05-19
Newcastle United FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-05-16
Everton FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-05-08
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-05-02
Tottenham Hotspur FC
4–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-04-24
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Burnley FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Burnley FC
57%
Sheffield United FC or Burnley FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Burnley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.