Sheffield United FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Wrexham AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Wrexham AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Feb | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 21 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sheffield United FC | Swansea City AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #11 |
| 60 | Points | 64 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 18 / 6 / 22 | W / D / L | 18 / 10 / 18 |
| 66 | Scored | 57 |
| 66 | Conceded | 59 |
| +0 | GD | -2 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 39% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts). Swansea City AFC are 11th (64 pts).
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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Heckingbottom will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Swansea City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' The deadlock is broken! Sander Berge gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
- 26' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' Benjamin Cabango is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Swansea City AFC have won 472 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Jack Robinson does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
- 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' James McAtee is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 55' The Swansea City AFC bench stirs into life. Liam Cullen is withdrawn and Morgan Whittaker gets his opportunity.
- 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Benjamin Cabango.
- 61' The 35-year-old Oliver Norwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' Another change for Swansea City AFC made on 64 minute. Jules Ntcham leaves to be changed by Luke Cundle.
- 69' Ireland international John Egan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 71' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 71 minute. James McAtee leaves to be changed by Ben Osborn.
- 72' Billy Sharp makes way for Oliver McBurnie at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 77' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' It’s a booking for Swansea City AFC player. Nathan Wood-Gordon gets a Yellow card.
- 86' Max Lowe, a England , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' The whistle greets Jay Fulton as he departs to be replaced by Joe Allen.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jack Robinson on 88 minutes.
- 89' A goal from the Scotland international Oliver McBurnie! He fires home on 89 to make it 3-0!
- 90' Chris Basham is replacing Jayden Bogle for the Sheffield United FC side.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 19
- 15
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↓ Chris Basham 90'
- 16
-
10
Billy Sharp ↓ Oliver McBurnie 72'
- 12
-
13
Max Lowe ↓ John Fleck 90'
- 8
- 18
-
28
James McAtee ↓ Ben Osborn 71'
Bench
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 72'
- 26
-
23
Ben Osborn ↑ 71'
- 1
-
6
Chris Basham ↑ 90'
-
4
John Fleck ↑ 90'
-
17
Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly ↑ 90'
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Swansea City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Jay Fulton ↓ Joe Allen 88'
- 8
- 26
-
20
Liam Cullen ↓ Morgan Whittaker 55'
- 23
- 1
- 3
-
10
Jules Ntcham ↓ Luke Cundle 64'
- 5
- 17
- 31
Bench
- 28
-
7
Joe Allen ↑ 88'
- 6
-
19
Morgan Whittaker ↑ 55'
- 29
-
18
Luke Cundle ↑ 64'
- 25
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 2 |
| George Baldock | 2 |
| Harrison Burrows | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| George Baldock | 1 |
| Adam Idah | 1 |
| Billy Sharp | 1 |
| Zan Vipotnik | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2023-02-11
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2023-02-07
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Wrexham AFC
W
2023-02-04
Rotherham United FC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2023-01-29
Wrexham AFC
3–3
Sheffield United FC
D
2023-01-20
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Hull City AFC
W
2023-01-14
Sheffield United FC
3–1
Stoke City FC
W
Swansea City AFC Form
2023-02-11
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2023-02-04
Swansea City AFC
3–4
Birmingham City FC
L
2023-01-21
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
2023-01-17
Swansea City AFC
1–2
Bristol City FC
L
2023-01-14
Sunderland AFC
1–3
Swansea City AFC
W
2023-01-08
Bristol City FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
41%
Sheffield United FC or Swansea City AFC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
2.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

