Sheffield United FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Eddie Smart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Jan | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Dec | Liverpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Manchester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Sheffield United FC get us underway at Bramall Lane.
- 5' The travelling Newcastle United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Isaac Hayden needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' It’s high time Chris Wilder made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' John Fleck, a Scotland , has 37 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
- 35' The 29-year-old Oliver Burke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' 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.
- 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Fraser.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Fraser on 45.
- 50' Jayden Bogle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newcastle United FC tonight.
- 51' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Chris Basham has done his job and it is now time for Rhian Brewster to step up.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Oliver Burke by Billy Sharp on 59 minute.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Karl Darlow is booked for Newcastle United FC — Yellow card on 69.
- 73' What composure from Billy Sharp! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 74' Paul Dummett makes way for Matt Ritchie at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
- 77' The crowd applauds Federico Fernandez as he leaves the pitch. Andy Carroll steps in for Newcastle United FC.
- 80' Billy Sharp is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 84' The Newcastle United FC bench stirs into life. DeAndre Yedlin is withdrawn and Jacob Murphy gets his opportunity.
- 86' That is a Yellow card for Newcastle United FC. Fabian Schar will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' David McGoldrick has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Phil Jagielka is replacing David McGoldrick for the Sheffield United FC side.
- It finishes all square. Sheffield United FC and Newcastle United FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Oliver Burke ↓ Billy Sharp 59'
- 1
- 22
- 23
- 20
- 16
- 17
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Rhian Brewster 51'
- 4
- 7
- 12
Bench
- 11
-
15
Phil Jagielka ↑ 90'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 59'
- 29
- 13
- 18
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 51'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 13
- 16
- 5
- 36
- 26
-
3
Paul Dummett ↓ Matt Ritchie 74'
- 14
- 2
-
22
DeAndre Yedlin ↓ Jacob Murphy 84'
- 18
Bench
- 12
- 1
-
11
Matt Ritchie ↑ 74'
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↑ 84'
-
7
Andy Carroll ↑ 77'
- 9
- 24
- 4
- 57
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Allan Saint-Maximin | 3 |
| Alexander Isak | 3 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 |
| Callum Wilson | 2 |
| Miguel Almiron | 1 |
| Sven Botman | 1 |
| Matt Ritchie | 1 |
| Anthony Gordon | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2021-01-09
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-02
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-29
Burnley FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-26
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Everton FC
L
2020-12-20
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
Newcastle United FC Form
2021-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-09
Arsenal FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2021-01-03
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2020-12-30
Newcastle United FC
0–0
Liverpool FC
D
2020-12-26
Manchester City FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2020-12-19
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Fulham FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.07
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
58%
Sheffield United FC or Newcastle United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

