Sheffield United FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship .
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Duncan
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Adam Crysell
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Sheffield United FC get us underway at .
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' 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.
- 20' 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.
- 21' Aapo Halme gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Liam Cooper and will look to change the dynamic.
- 25' The referee calls foul for Enda Stevens. He receives a Yellow card.
- 30' Kalvin Phillips has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. John Egan will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' Poor challenge from Kemar Roofe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Leeds United AFC ring the changes. Egzijan Alioski has done his job and it is now time for Jack Clarke to step up.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 53' Sheffield United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
- 58' 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 Pontus Jansson suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The crowd applauds Mark Duffy as he leaves the pitch. Conor Washington steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aapo Halme, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' Leeds United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 80' Oliver Norwood picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 82' Pablo Hernandez adds to his 0 season tally! Leeds United AFC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Enda Stevens is replaced by Marvin Johnson.
- 85' It’s a booking for Leeds United AFC player. Aapo Halme gets a Yellow card.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mateusz Klich.
- 90' Fresh legs for Leeds United AFC! Jamie Shackleton comes on to replace Pablo Hernandez.
- 0-1 the final result. Sheffield United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 5
-
3
Enda Stevens ↓ Marvin Johnson 84'
- 4
-
21
Mark Duffy ↓ Conor Washington 62'
- 2
- 10
- 12
- 1
Bench
-
39
Conor Washington ↑ 62'
-
22
Marvin Johnson ↑ 84'
- 28
- 25
- 19
- 15
- 7
Coach
Chris Wilder
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 3
- 1
-
6
Liam Cooper C ↓ Aapo Halme 21'
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↓ Jack Clarke 46'
- 23
- 15
- 7
- 19
- 4
- 43
Bench
-
52
Aapo Halme ↑ 21'
- 14
-
47
Jack Clarke ↑ 46'
- 34
- 22
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 90'
- 13
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 1 |
| Phil Jagielka | 1 |
| Ben Osborn | 1 |
| Jack Harrison | 1 |
| Pascal Struijk | 1 |
| Mateo Fernandez | 1 |
| Junior Firpo | 1 |
| Ao Tanaka | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2018-12-01
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
2018-11-27
Brentford FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-11-24
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2018-11-09
Sheffield United FC
0–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2018-11-03
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2018-10-27
Sheffield United FC
4–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Leeds United FC Form
2018-12-01
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
W
2018-11-27
Leeds United FC
1–0
Reading FC
W
2018-11-24
Leeds United FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2018-11-10
West Bromwich Albion FC
4–1
Leeds United FC
L
2018-11-04
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Leeds United FC
W
2018-10-27
Leeds United FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.02
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Leeds United FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Leeds United FC
68%
Sheffield United FC or Leeds United FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.