Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Sheffield United FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Sheffield United FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sunderland AFC
Fri 29 Nov 2024 · 20:00 UTC Bramall Lane 28,465 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tom Davies 83' 1–0
Jack Robinson 28' Y
Harry Souttar 35' Y
R 40' Chris Mepham
Harry Souttar 45' YR
Y 65' Luke O'Nien
Gustavo Hamer 75' Y
Ryan One 90' Y
Y 90' Daniel Ballard
Tom Davies 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
  • Assistant 2 James Wilson
5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 6.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

3
2
Sheffield United FC 5 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sunderland AFC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-29 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC 2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2022-08-17 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Sunderland AFC H 1–0 W
26 Nov Oxford United FC H 3–0 W
23 Nov Coventry City FC A 2–2 D
10 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–0 W
05 Nov Bristol City FC A 2–1 W
02 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC A 2–0 W
Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Sheffield United FC A 0–1 L
26 Nov West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Millwall FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Coventry City FC H 2–2 D
06 Nov Preston North End FC A 0–0 D
02 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sheffield United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sheffield United FC
Patrick Bamford 2 G 1 A
Thomas Cannon 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Sheffield United FC welcome Sunderland AFC for this crunch clash at Bramall Lane.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' England international Michael Cooper has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 28' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Robinson is booked for Sheffield United FC — card on 28.
  • 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 35' That is a card for Sheffield United FC. Harry Souttar will be fuming at that decision.
  • 40' Chris Mepham picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' That is a card for Sheffield United FC. Harry Souttar will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Femi Seriki. He replaces Callum O'Hare on 46 minute.
  • 51' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 65' Luke O'Nien was booked on 65.
  • 70' Sheffield United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sunderland AFC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gustavo Hamer.
  • 76' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 76 minute. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi leaves to be changed by Tom Davies.
  • 77' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Tyrese Campbell departs to be replaced by Ryan One.
  • 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 83' The deadlock is broken! Tom Davies gets on the scoresheet on 83 minutes.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Chris Rigg is replaced by Adil Aouchiche on 84 minute.
  • 87' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Harrison Burrows exits the field as Rhys Norrington-Davies enters on 87.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan One on 90.
  • 90' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Gustavo Hamer by Sam McCallum on 90 minute.
  • 1-0 the final result. Sunderland AFC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

Sunderland AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Regis Le Bris

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lynden Gooch 2
Eliezer Mayenda 2
Max Lowe 1
Thomas Doyle 1
James McAtee 1
Edouard Michut 1
Tom Davies 1
Wilson Isidor 1

Head to Head

2024-11-29 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC 2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2022-08-17 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC

Sheffield United FC Form

2024-11-29 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC W 2024-11-26 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Oxford United FC W 2024-11-23 Coventry City FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2024-11-10 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-11-05 Bristol City FC 1–2 Sheffield United FC W 2024-11-02 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Sheffield United FC W

Sunderland AFC Form

2024-11-29 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC L 2024-11-26 Sunderland AFC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2024-11-23 Millwall FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2024-11-09 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Coventry City FC D 2024-11-06 Preston North End FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D 2024-11-02 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7 Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC55% Draw28% Sunderland AFC17%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
45%
Sheffield United FC or Sunderland AFC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC34% Draw53% Sunderland AFC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 16% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 26% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.