Sheffield United FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sheffield United FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Chelsea FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | RB Leipzig | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Bramall Lane that hosts another battle between Sheffield United FC and Manchester United FC.
- 5' What a moment for David McGoldrick! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 12' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Sander Berge by Phil Jagielka on 12 minute.
- 17' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Manchester United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' Marcus Rashford is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 31' John Fleck is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 33' Anthony Martial adds to his 0 season tally! Manchester United FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 38' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
- 48' Victor Nilsson-Lindelof has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 51' What a moment for Marcus Rashford! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' Sheffield United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 51.
- 56' The travelling Manchester United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lys Mousset is hanging Phil Jagielka on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Egan on 70.
- 74' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Mason Greenwood has done his job and it is now time for Juan Mata to step up.
- 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 80' Donny van de Beek gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Bruno Fernandes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 87' David McGoldrick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 90' Dean Henderson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Anthony Martial is withdrawn and Scott McTominay gets his opportunity.
- The final score is 2-3.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Oliver Burke ↓ Rhian Brewster 74'
- 1
- 22
- 19
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 12
-
8
Sander Berge ↓ Phil Jagielka 12'
Bench
- 11
-
15
Phil Jagielka ↑ 12'
- 23
- 16
- 10
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 74'
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 10
- 6
- 9
- 31
- 2
- 26
- 18
- 27
-
11
Mason Greenwood ↓ Mata 74'
Bench
- 21
- 1
- 17
- 23
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 90'
-
8
Mata ↑ 74'
-
34
Donny van de Beek ↑ 80'
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Martial | 4 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Harry Maguire | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 2 |
| Oliver Burke | 1 |
| Kean Bryan | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-12-17
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Manchester United FC
L
2020-12-13
Southampton FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-06
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2020-11-28
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-11-22
Sheffield United FC
0–1
West Ham United FC
L
2020-11-07
Chelsea FC
4–1
Sheffield United FC
L
Manchester United FC Form
2020-12-17
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Manchester United FC
W
2020-12-12
Manchester United FC
0–0
Manchester City FC
D
2020-12-08
RB Leipzig
3–2
Manchester United FC
L
2020-12-05
West Ham United FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
2020-12-02
Manchester United FC
1–3
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2020-11-29
Southampton FC
2–3
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Manchester United FC
71%
Sheffield United FC or Manchester United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.