Sheffield United FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sheffield United FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Southampton FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | West Ham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Sheffield United FC vs Southampton FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
- 10' John Lundstram is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 13' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Danny Ings is withdrawn and Che Adams gets his opportunity.
- 18' England international Fraser Forster has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' 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 Takumi Minamino suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Southampton FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' A moment of madness from Ethan Ampadu on 31 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 32' James Ward-Prowse makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 36' Jayden Bogle has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Southampton FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Sheffield United FC make a change. Oliver Norwood trudges off to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie on 46 minutes.
- 49' What a strike from Che Adams! The score is 0-2.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' The whistle greets David McGoldrick as he departs to be replaced by Lys Mousset.
- 59' Nathan Tella was booked on 59.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 68' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Rhian Brewster is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
- 71' Stuart Armstrong was booked on 71.
- 76' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' Nathan Tella makes way for Nathan Redmond at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
- 82' John Fleck, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 88' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Takumi Minamino is replaced by Moussa Djenepo on 88 minute.
- 90' John Fleck catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Southampton FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 20
- 16
- 17
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 29
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↓ Billy Sharp 68'
Bench
- 34
- 14
-
11
Lys Mousset ↑ 58'
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 46'
- 23
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 68'
- 13
- 18
- 35
Coach
Chris Wilder
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Che Adams 13'
- 44
- 3
- 35
- 8
- 17
- 2
- 27
- 19
-
23
Nathan Tella ↓ Nathan Redmond 77'
Bench
- 1
- 5
-
11
Nathan Redmond ↑ 77'
-
10
Che Adams ↑ 13'
- 22
-
12
Moussa Djenepo ↑ 88'
- 40
- 64
- 72
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 4 |
| Moussa Djenepo | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
| Danny Ings | 1 |
| Nathan Redmond | 1 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-03-06
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Southampton FC
L
2021-03-03
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2021-02-28
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Liverpool FC
L
2021-02-20
Fulham FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-02-15
West Ham United FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-02-10
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
W
Southampton FC Form
2021-03-06
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Southampton FC
W
2021-03-01
Everton FC
1–0
Southampton FC
L
2021-02-23
Leeds United FC
3–0
Southampton FC
L
2021-02-20
Southampton FC
1–1
Chelsea FC
D
2021-02-14
Southampton FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2021-02-11
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Southampton FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Southampton FC
73%
Sheffield United FC or Southampton FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
12.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.