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
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' Three points are at stake. Sheffield United FC host Plymouth Argyle FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Ethan Ampadu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' A goal from the England international Chris Basham! He fires home on 39 to make it 1-0!
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Egan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 47' What composure from Billy Sharp! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 52' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Enda Stevens has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 57' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Tyrese Fornah departs to be replaced by Ben Reeves.
- 64' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Ryan Hardie is replaced by Dominic Telford.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Norwood is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 68.
- 71' George Baldock gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Jayden Bogle and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Kean Bryan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Norwood on 72 minute.
- 75' Goal! Panutche Camara scores his 12 goal in 58 matches.
- 79' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Rhian Brewster is replaced by David McGoldrick.
- 84' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Another substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC to replace Panutche Camara by Frank Nouble on 88 minute.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kelland Watts.
- Plymouth Argyle FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sheffield United FC were simply the better side today.
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.