Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sheffield United FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Sheffield United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Mon 24 Feb 2025 · 20:00 UTC Bramall Lane 29,702 HT 45' · FT 45'
Illan Meslier og 14' 1–0
1–1 72' Junior Firpo
1–2 89' Ao Tanaka
1–3 90' Joel Piroe
Y 65' Ao Tanaka
Gustavo Hamer 68' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee David Webb
  • Assistant 1 Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Assistant 2 Shaun Hudson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

1
5
Sheffield United FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-24 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Leeds United FC 2024-10-18 Leeds United FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-04-03 Leeds United FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-09-27 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Leeds United FC 2019-03-16 Leeds United FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb Leeds United FC H 1–3 L
15 Feb Luton Town FC A 1–0 W
12 Feb Middlesbrough FC H 3–1 W
08 Feb Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W
01 Feb Derby County FC A 1–0 W
24 Jan Hull City AFC H 0–3 L
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb Sheffield United FC A 3–1 W
17 Feb Sunderland AFC H 2–1 W
11 Feb Watford FC A 4–0 W
08 Feb Millwall FC H 0–2 L
05 Feb Coventry City FC A 2–0 W
01 Feb Cardiff City FC H 7–0 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sheffield United FC launch into their encounter with Leeds United FC.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joel Piroe made 436 appearances and scored 83 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 14' Goal! Illan Meslier scores his 2 goal in 434 matches.
  • 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brenden Aaronson, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 34' Sheffield United FC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' The whistle greets Harry Clarke as he departs to be replaced by Hamza Choudhury.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Leeds United FC come into this ranked 1 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Brenden Aaronson as he leaves the pitch. Mateo Fernandez steps in for Leeds United FC.
  • 59' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Tyrese Campbell by Thomas Cannon on 59 minute.
  • 60' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Jesurun Rak-Sakyi exits the field as Gustavo Hamer enters on 60.
  • 65' Leeds United FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 68' Gustavo Hamer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 68.
  • 72' What a moment for Junior Firpo! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 74' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Brereton departs to be replaced by Tom Davies.
  • 79' Leeds 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.
  • 83' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Manor Solomon has done his job and it is now time for Wilfried Gnonto to step up.
  • 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 89' Ao Tanaka adds to his 1 season tally! Leeds United FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' Joel Piroe adds to his 0 season tally! Leeds United FC lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Callum O'Hare departs to be replaced by Kieffer Moore.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sheffield United FC 1-3 Leeds United FC.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mateo Fernandez 1
Junior Firpo 1
Ao Tanaka 1
Joel Piroe 1
Pablo Hernandez 1
Chris Basham 1
Patrick Bamford 1
Phil Jagielka 1

Head to Head

2025-02-24 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Leeds United FC 2024-10-18 Leeds United FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-04-03 Leeds United FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-09-27 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Leeds United FC 2019-03-16 Leeds United FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC

Sheffield United FC Form

2025-02-24 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Leeds United FC L 2025-02-15 Luton Town FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W 2025-02-12 Sheffield United FC 3–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2025-02-08 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2025-02-01 Derby County FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W 2025-01-24 Sheffield United FC 0–3 Hull City AFC L

Leeds United FC Form

2025-02-24 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Leeds United FC W 2025-02-17 Leeds United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC W 2025-02-11 Watford FC 0–4 Leeds United FC W 2025-02-08 Leeds United FC 0–2 Millwall FC L 2025-02-05 Coventry City FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W 2025-02-01 Leeds United FC 7–0 Cardiff City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC26% Draw27% Leeds United FC47%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
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
53%
Draw or Leeds United FC
74%
Sheffield United FC or Leeds United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC19% Draw46% Leeds United FC35%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
8.6%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 0
6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 22% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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