Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Sheffield United FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Sheffield United FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Chelsea FC
Sun 7 Apr 2024 · 16:30 UTC Bramall Lane HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Thiago Silva
Jayden Bogle 32' 1–1
1–2 66' Noni Madueke
Oliver McBurnie 90+3' 2–2
Y 40' Trevoh Chalobah
Ben Brereton 52' Y
Jack Robinson 58' Y
Y 86' Cucurella
Ollie Arblaster 89' Y
Anel Ahmedhodzic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Assistant 1 Ian Hussin
  • Assistant 2 Wade Smith
3 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 11.7 goals/game

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

1
2
4
Sheffield United FC 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals Chelsea FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-07 Sheffield United FC 2–2 Chelsea FC 2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-02-07 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2020-11-07 Chelsea FC 4–1 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Apr Chelsea FC H 2–2 D
04 Apr Liverpool FC A 1–3 L
30 Mar Fulham FC H 3–3 D
09 Mar AFC Bournemouth A 2–2 D
04 Mar Arsenal FC H 0–6 L
25 Feb Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Apr Sheffield United FC A 2–2 D
04 Apr Manchester United FC H 4–3 W
30 Mar Burnley FC H 2–2 D
17 Mar Leicester City FC H 4–2 W
11 Mar Newcastle United FC H 3–2 W
02 Mar Brentford FC A 2–2 D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 3 G 3 A
Morgan Rogers 3 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 2 G 2 A
Pedro Neto 1 G
Romeo Lavia 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United FC face off against Chelsea FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chelsea FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 11' Thiago Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
  • 16' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 21' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 26' Bosnia-Herzegovina international Anel Ahmedhodzic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 32' Brilliant from the ! Jayden Bogle makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 32.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' That is a card for Chelsea FC. Trevoh Chalobah will be fuming at that decision.
  • 45' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' Carney Chukwuemeka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 52' Ben Brereton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 52.
  • 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
  • 58' Poor challenge from Jack Robinson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 63' Noni Madueke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 66' A stunning finish from Noni Madueke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 71' 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 Axel Disasi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 74' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Cole Palmer exits the field as Carney Chukwuemeka enters on 74.
  • 76' James McAtee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mason Holgate on 76 minute.
  • 81' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 82' Mykhailo Mudryk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Noni Madueke on 82 minute.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cucurella on 86.
  • 87' Auston Trusty makes way for Cameron Archer at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ollie Arblaster on 89.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anel Ahmedhodzic.
  • 90' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Jack Robinson has done his job and it is now time for Vinicius Souza to step up.
  • It finishes all square. Sheffield United FC and Chelsea FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Pochettino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David McGoldrick 3
Tammy Abraham 3
Oliver McBurnie 2
Thiago Silva 2
Nicolas Jackson 1
Jayden Bogle 1
Ben Chilwell 1
Noni Madueke 1

Head to Head

2024-04-07 Sheffield United FC 2–2 Chelsea FC 2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-02-07 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2020-11-07 Chelsea FC 4–1 Sheffield United FC

Sheffield United FC Form

2024-04-07 Sheffield United FC 2–2 Chelsea FC D 2024-04-04 Liverpool FC 3–1 Sheffield United FC L 2024-03-30 Sheffield United FC 3–3 Fulham FC D 2024-03-09 AFC Bournemouth 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2024-03-04 Sheffield United FC 0–6 Arsenal FC L 2024-02-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L

Chelsea FC Form

2024-04-07 Sheffield United FC 2–2 Chelsea FC D 2024-04-04 Chelsea FC 4–3 Manchester United FC W 2024-03-30 Chelsea FC 2–2 Burnley FC D 2024-03-17 Chelsea FC 4–2 Leicester City FC W 2024-03-11 Chelsea FC 3–2 Newcastle United FC W 2024-03-02 Brentford FC 2–2 Chelsea FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Chelsea FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC30% Draw26% Chelsea FC44%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
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 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Chelsea FC
70%
Sheffield United FC or Chelsea FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC23% Draw42% Chelsea FC35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 15% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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