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 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
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' And we are off! Sheffield United FC vs Burnley FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The travelling Burnley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Chris Basham is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 20' Matthew Lowton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burnley FC tonight.
- 21' A moment of madness from George Baldock on 21 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 24' What composure from David McGoldrick! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 29' 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.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' John Fleck is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 43' Ashley Westwood has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 46' Josh Brownhill makes way for Matej Vydra at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burnley FC.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Burnley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' 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 James Tarkowski suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 65.
- 70' Jay Rodriguez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dwight McNeil at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Rhian Brewster. He replaces Daniel Jebbison on 79 minute.
- 83' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Ben Osborn is replaced by Phil Jagielka.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Jimmy Dunne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' Another substitution for Burnley FC to replace Johann Berg Gudmundsson by Ashley Barnes on 89 minute.
- Sheffield United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Jacob Bruun Larsen | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| John Lundstram | 2 |
| James Tarkowski | 1 |
| Jay Rodriguez | 1 |
| Benjamin Mee | 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.