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

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Premier League · 2023-24

Sheffield United FC

2 – 3

Full Time

Luton Town FC

Tue 26 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Bramall Lane HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 17' Alfie Doughty

Oliver McBurnie 61' 1–1

Anel Ahmedhodzic 69' 2–1

2–2 77' Jack Robinson og

2–3 81' Anis Ben Slimane og

Anel Ahmedhodzic 14' Y

Gustavo Hamer 41' Y

George Baldock 77' Y

Jack Robinson 79' Y

Oliver Norwood 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Luton Town FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Samuel Allison
Assistant 1 James Mainwaring
Assistant 2 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)

4 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 10.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

Sheffield United FC 8 games · Avg 2.1 goals Luton Town FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-12-26 Sheffield United FC 2–3 Luton Town FC 2023-03-11 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Luton Town FC 2022-08-26 Luton Town FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC 2022-01-22 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Luton Town FC 2021-08-28 Luton Town FC 0–0 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Luton Town FC	H	2–3	L
22 Dec	Aston Villa FC	A	1–1	D
16 Dec	Chelsea FC	A	0–2	L
09 Dec	Brentford FC	H	1–0	W
06 Dec	Liverpool FC	H	0–2	L
02 Dec	Burnley FC	A	0–5	L

Luton Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Sheffield United FC	A	3–2	W
23 Dec	Newcastle United FC	H	1–0	W
10 Dec	Manchester City FC	H	1–2	L
05 Dec	Arsenal FC	H	3–4	L
02 Dec	Brentford FC	A	1–3	L
25 Nov	Crystal Palace FC	H	2–1	W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sheffield United FC is hosting Luton Town FC for another epic battle.
5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
10' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Anel Ahmedhodzic on 14.
17' Magnificent from Alfie Doughty! That is 9 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
22' Jacob Brown has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rob Edwards might look to freshen things up shortly.
32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
41' Gustavo Hamer was booked on 41.
46' Andre Brooks makes way for Max Lowe at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
56' 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.
61' GOAL! Oliver McBurnie fires home to make it 1-1!
66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
69' The deadlock is broken! Anel Ahmedhodzic gets on the scoresheet on 69 minutes.
71' Carlton Morris is replacing Elijah Adebayo for the Luton Town FC side.
72' Chiedozie Ogbene is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan John Giles at the 72 minute mark.
77' What a moment for Jack Robinson! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for George Baldock.
78' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Jack Robinson will be fuming at that decision.
79' Another change for Luton Town FC made on 79 minute. Alfie Doughty leaves to be changed by Mads Juel Andersen.
79' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Jack Robinson gets a Yellow card.
80' A moment of madness from George Baldock on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
81' Anis Ben Slimane has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
84' The whistle greets Andros Townsend as he departs to be replaced by Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu.
86' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Vinicius Souza exits the field as Oliver Norwood enters on 86.
90' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Luton Town FC take all three points.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

33
Rhys Norrington-Davies
23
Ben Osborn
1
Adam Davies
16
Oliver Norwood ↑ 86'
3
Max Lowe ↑ 46'
38
Femi Seriki
7
Rhian Brewster ↑ 86'
25
Anis Ben Slimane ↑ 72'
32
William Osula ↑ 86'

Coach Chris Wilder

Luton Town FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

30
Andros Townsend ↓ Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu 84'
6
Ross Barkley
19
Jacob Brown
26
Ryan John Giles ↓ Chiedozie Ogbene 72'
45
Alfie Doughty ↓ Mads Juel Andersen 79'
29
Amari'i Bell
11
Elijah Adebayo ↓ Carlton Morris 71'
2
Gabriel Osho
28
Albert Sambi Lokonga
24
Thomas Kaminski
15
Teden Mengi

Bench

Coach Rob Edwards

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Carlton Morris	3
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi	2
Oliver McBurnie	2
Anel Ahmedhodzic	2
Cameron Archer	1
James McAtee	1
Jack Robinson	1
Rhian Brewster	1

Head to Head

Sheffield United FC Form

2023-12-26 Sheffield United FC 2–3 Luton Town FC L 2023-12-22 Aston Villa FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC D 2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-12-09 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Brentford FC W 2023-12-06 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Liverpool FC L 2023-12-02 Burnley FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC L

Luton Town FC Form

2023-12-26 Sheffield United FC 2–3 Luton Town FC W 2023-12-23 Luton Town FC 1–0 Newcastle United FC W 2023-12-10 Luton Town FC 1–2 Manchester City FC L 2023-12-05 Luton Town FC 3–4 Arsenal FC L 2023-12-02 Brentford FC 3–1 Luton Town FC L 2023-11-25 Luton Town FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.42 Sheffield United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.39 Luton Town FC xG

I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Luton Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield United FC36% Draw28% Luton Town FC36%

Actual: Luton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 2.81

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	31%	69%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw

64%

Draw or Luton Town FC

64%

Sheffield United FC or Luton Town FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sheffield United FC27% Draw46% Luton Town FC27%

Actual: Luton Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted

2 – 3

Actual

1 – 1

12.8%

2 – 1

8.1%

1 – 2

0 – 0

7.9%

1 – 0

7.6%

0 – 1

7.4%

2 – 0

5.9%

0 – 2

5.7%

2 – 2

5.7%

3 – 1

3.8%

1 – 3

3.7%

3 – 0

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap	Sheffield United FC covers	Push	Luton Town FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	19%	63%
-0.5	37%	—	63%
+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% ✓

Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

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