Sheffield United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Rob Merchant
- Referee Tony Harrington
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 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Southampton 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Bristol City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Leeds United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Bramall Lane. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sheffield United FC and Nottingham Forest FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' It looks surprising Nottingham Forest FC does not make any changes. Jack O'Connell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield 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.
- 18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jack Colback.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 38' Nottingham Forest FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sam Byram.
- 45' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 47' Yohan Benalouane was booked on 47.
- 50' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander Milosevic is hanging Pele on the field on 50 minute.
- 51' Mark Duffy doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' Lewis Grabban gets the nod from Nottingham Forest FC. He replaces Daryl Murphy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Claudio Yacob, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 66' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Gary Madine is replaced by Scott Hogan.
- 71' The 32-year-old Sam Byram has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Nottingham Forest FC make a change. Claudio Yacob trudges off to be replaced by Arvin Appiah on 75 minutes.
- 77' A moment of madness from George Baldock on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Martin Cranie makes way for John Lundstram at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 83' 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.
- 85' A goal from the Ireland international Enda Stevens! He fires home on 85 to make it 2-0!
- 86' The referee calls foul for Oliver Norwood. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' The crowd applauds Mark Duffy as he leaves the pitch. Kieran Dowell steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- Another three points for Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Scott Hogan 66'
- 16
-
28
Martin Cranie ↓ John Lundstram 78'
- 17
- 5
- 3
- 19
- 4
-
21
Mark Duffy ↓ Kieran Dowell 86'
- 2
- 1
Bench
-
8
Kieran Dowell ↑ 86'
- 39
- 25
- 18
- 15
-
7
John Lundstram ↑ 78'
-
11
Scott Hogan ↑ 66'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 22
-
24
Claudio Yacob ↓ Arvin Appiah 75'
- 25
-
9
Daryl Murphy ↓ Lewis Grabban 59'
- 1
- 23
- 14
- 6
-
28
Pele ↓ Alexander Milosevic 50'
- 13
Bench
-
7
Lewis Grabban ↑ 59'
- 15
- 11
- 8
-
43
Arvin Appiah ↑ 75'
- 37
-
17
Alexander Milosevic ↑ 50'
Coach
Martin O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 2 |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 2 |
| Ryan Yates | 2 |
| Brennan Johnson | 2 |
| Lewis Grabban | 2 |
| Enda Stevens | 1 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Mark Duffy | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-04-19
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2019-04-13
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2019-04-10
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-04-06
Preston North End FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2019-03-30
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Bristol City FC
L
2019-03-16
Leeds United FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2019-04-19
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-04-13
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-04-09
Sheffield Wednesday FC
3–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-04-06
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-03-30
Nottingham Forest FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2019-03-16
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
48%
Sheffield United FC or Nottingham Forest FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

