Sheffield United FC vs Leicester City FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Leicester City FC — Premier League .
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Michael Oliver
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 May | Stoke City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Chelsea FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Chelsea FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 May | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sheffield United FC launch into their encounter with Leicester City FC.
- 5' It’s high time Chris Wilder made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Jamie Vardy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Jonny Evans has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' GOAL! Jamie Vardy scores on 38. Assisted by James Maddison
- 43' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Egan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leicester City FC.
- 53' A quiet spell here at . Leicester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. David McGoldrick is replaced by Oliver McBurnie on 54 minute.
- 57' A moment of madness from John Lundstram on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 62' A stunning finish from Oliver McBurnie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Dennis Praet is replaced by Harvey Barnes.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brendan Rodgers will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' What a moment for Harvey Barnes! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' Ravel Morrison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chris Basham at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leicester City FC backline.
- 89' It is a substitution in Leicester City FC team. Youri Tielemans is replaced by Nampalys Mendy on 89 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Callum Robinson ↓ Billy Sharp 54'
- 8
- 16
- 17
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Ravel Morrison 78'
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 15
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 54'
- 23
- 25
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 54'
- 27
-
14
Ravel Morrison ↑ 78'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 28
- 20
- 4
- 21
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↓ Wes Morgan 78'
- 8
-
26
Dennis Praet ↓ Harvey Barnes 64'
Bench
- 12
-
5
Wes Morgan ↑ 78'
- 11
- 7
-
24
Nampalys Mendy ↑ 89'
-
15
Harvey Barnes ↑ 64'
- 2
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ayoze Perez | 3 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 3 |
| Jamie Vardy | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 1 |
| Demarai Gray | 1 |
| Ethan Ampadu | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-08-24
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2019-08-18
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2019-08-10
AFC Bournemouth
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-05-05
Stoke City FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-04-27
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-04-22
Hull City AFC
0–3
Sheffield United FC
W
Leicester City FC Form
2019-08-24
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2019-08-18
Chelsea FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2019-08-11
Leicester City FC
0–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2019-05-12
Leicester City FC
0–0
Chelsea FC
D
2019-05-06
Manchester City FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
L
2019-04-28
Leicester City FC
3–0
Arsenal FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.2
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Leicester City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Leicester City FC
65%
Sheffield United FC or Leicester City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.