Sheffield United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — FA Cup at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Tim Wood
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Sheffield United FC welcome Plymouth Argyle FC for this crunch clash at Bramall Lane.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Plymouth Argyle FC's compact .
- 15' Joe Edwards is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 20' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Luke Jephcott has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 335 appearances.
- 39' GOAL! Chris Basham fires home to make it 1-0!
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 47' What a strike from Billy Sharp! The score is 2-0.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rhian Brewster suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' The crowd applauds Tyrese Fornah as he leaves the pitch. Ben Reeves steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 64' Dominic Telford has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Hardie on 64 minute.
- 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Norwood.
- 71' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! George Baldock comes on to replace Jayden Bogle.
- 72' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Kean Bryan on, Oliver Norwood off on 72 minutes.
- 75' Magnificent from Panutche Camara! That is 12 goals in 58 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Rhian Brewster departs to be replaced by David McGoldrick.
- 84' Sheffield United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
- 88' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 88 minute. Panutche Camara leaves to be changed by Frank Nouble.
- 90' Plymouth Argyle FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↓ George Baldock 71'
-
16
Oliver Norwood ↓ Kean Bryan 72'
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 7
-
10
Billy Sharp C ↓ Oliver Burke 79'
- 12
- 24
Bench
- 34
-
14
Oliver Burke ↑ 79'
- 15
- 26
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 79'
-
2
George Baldock ↑ 71'
-
29
Kean Bryan ↑ 72'
- 13
- 18
Coach
Chris Wilder
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Panutche Camara ↓ Frank Nouble 88'
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 15
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Dominic Telford 64'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Byron Moore 64'
- 2
- 24
-
18
Tyrese Fornah ↓ Ben Reeves 59'
Bench
-
11
Dominic Telford ↑ 64'
-
17
Byron Moore ↑ 64'
-
14
Ben Reeves ↑ 59'
- 5
- 27
-
7
Frank Nouble ↑ 88'
- 23
- 37
- 38
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Basham | 1 |
| Billy Sharp | 1 |
| Panutche Camara | 1 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
| Jesurun Rak-Sakyi | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Muhamed Tijani | 1 |
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-01-23
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-17
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
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
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2021-01-23
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-01-19
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
2021-01-09
Huddersfield Town AFC
2–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Gillingham FC
W
2020-12-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
55%
Sheffield United FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.