Sheffield United FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chelsea FC 10 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Eddie Smart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
7/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 5 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 5 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 3 G | 3 A |
| Pedro Neto | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jordan Henderson | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Sheffield United FC welcome Chelsea FC for this crunch clash at Bramall Lane.
- 5' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' England international Kean Bryan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 17' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Chris Basham gets a Yellow card.
- 22' Sheffield United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact .
- 32' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Edouard Mendy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' GOAL! Mason Mount fires home to make it 0-1!
- 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' Sheffield United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 53.
- 54' What a strike from Antonio Rudiger! The score is 0-2.
- 58' What composure from Jorginho! The Italy international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 62' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Chilwell departs to be replaced by Marcos Alonso.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Burke, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 68' The crowd applauds Kean Bryan as he leaves the pitch. Billy Sharp steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 73' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' Fresh legs for Chelsea FC! N'Golo Kante comes on to replace Timo Werner.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 86' The crowd applauds Oliver Norwood as he leaves the pitch. Rhian Brewster steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Chelsea FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Oliver Burke ↓ David McGoldrick 62'
- 1
- 9
- 20
-
16
Oliver Norwood ↓ Rhian Brewster 86'
- 6
- 4
- 7
- 12
-
29
Kean Bryan ↓ Billy Sharp 68'
- 13
Bench
- 15
- 23
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 62'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 68'
- 18
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 86'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Ben Chilwell ↓ Marcos Alonso 62'
- 17
- 5
- 2
- 28
- 18
- 4
- 19
- 24
- 16
-
11
Timo Werner ↓ N'Golo Kante 75'
Bench
- 1
-
3
Marcos Alonso ↑ 62'
-
7
N'Golo Kante ↑ 75'
- 33
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 62'
- 9
- 15
- 22
- 23
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tammy Abraham | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 3 |
| Thiago Silva | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Ben Chilwell | 1 |
| Noni Madueke | 1 |
| Timo Werner | 1 |
| Jorginho | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-02-07
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Chelsea FC
L
2021-02-02
Sheffield United FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2021-01-30
Manchester City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-01-27
Manchester United FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-23
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-17
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Chelsea FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Chelsea FC
65%
Sheffield United FC or Chelsea FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.