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Sheffield United FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Sheffield United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Swansea City AFC
Sat 4 Aug 2018 · 16:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Simpson
  • Referee Shaun Hudson
  • Referee Nicholas Hopton
  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee James Wilson

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 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United 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

5
2
3
Sheffield United FC 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Swansea City AFC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-04 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Swansea City AFC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Swansea City AFC H 1–2 L
Swansea City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Sheffield United FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Sheffield United FC Swansea City AFC
#16 Position #11
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season

Sheffield United FC are 16th (0 pts). Swansea City AFC are 11th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Swansea City AFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sheffield United FC and Swansea City AFC has kicked off!
  • 5' Swansea City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The 36-year-old Enda Stevens has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' George Baldock has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 40' Yan Dhanda needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' 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.
  • 62' Magnificent from George Baldock! That is 6 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 63' Jefferson Montero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joel Asoro on 63 minute.
  • 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Swansea City AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 71' Against the run of play, Oliver McBurnie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 72' Martin Olsson makes way for Matt Grimes at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Swansea City AFC.
  • 77' England international Chris Basham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 79' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. John Lundstram has done his job and it is now time for Billy Sharp to step up.
  • 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Grimes made 383 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' Sensational shot from Yan Dhanda. Swansea City AFC is back in the lead.
  • 85' Yan Dhanda is replacing Jay Fulton for the Swansea City AFC side.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Mark Duffy comes on to replace Chris Basham.
  • Full Time. Swansea City AFC beats Sheffield United FC

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

Swansea City AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Potter

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.52 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 79% + Swansea City AFC or Draw 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC22% Draw35% Swansea City AFC43%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes28% 0% No72%
Avg goals/match: 1.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 76%
24%
± 1.5 47%
53%
± 2.5 21%
79%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
78%
Sheffield United FC or Swansea City AFC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC11% Draw61% Swansea City AFC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.6%
0 – 1
20.5%
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
10.7%
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 1
2.9%
2 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.2%
2 – 2
1.7%
0 – 4
1%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Swansea City AFC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 13% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 27% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 13% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
60% ✗

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