Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sheffield United FC vs Cardiff City FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2024-25
Thu 9 Jan 2025 · 19:00 UTC Bramall Lane 6,126 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 19' Cian Ashford

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Cardiff City FCFA Cup at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 Darren Wilding
  • Assistant 2 Adam Nichole (England)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Cardiff City FC H 0–1 L
04 Jan Watford FC A 2–1 W
01 Jan Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
29 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Burnley FC H 0–2 L
21 Dec Cardiff City FC A 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Sheffield United FC A 1–0 W
04 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Coventry City FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Watford FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec Oxford United FC A 2–3 L
21 Dec Sheffield United FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

29% 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
Cardiff City FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Sheffield United FC have kicked off against Cardiff City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 19' Cian Ashford does the damage! The net is bulging and Cardiff City FC surge ahead!
  • 24' Cardiff City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 29' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' Rhian Brewster has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 46' Cardiff City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Davies is hanging Ronan Kpakio on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamal Baptiste made 341 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 57' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 57 minute. Rhys Norrington-Davies leaves to be changed by Jack Robinson.
  • 62' Kion Etete, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' Cardiff City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Robertson is hanging Rubin Colwill on the field on 63 minute.
  • 68' The 32-year-old Manolis Siopis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 76' Manolis Siopis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cian Ashford at the 76 minute mark.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Owen Hampson. He replaces Louie Marsh on 81 minute.
  • 86' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cardiff City FC backline.
  • 89' Sam Colechin is replacing Alfie Gilchrist for the Sheffield United FC side.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cardiff City FC players.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC40% Draw30% Cardiff City FC30%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
60%
Sheffield United FC or Cardiff City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC26% Draw52% Cardiff City FC22%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% 84%
-1 16% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% 62%
+0.5 70% 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
31%

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