Sheffield United FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 15 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 Nigel Lugg
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Hunt
3 games this season
🟨 6.3/game
⚽ 24.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sheffield United FC | Swansea City AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 22 | Points | 26 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 5 |
| 21 | Scored | 22 |
| 19 | Conceded | 18 |
| +2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.73 |
| 40% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
Sheffield United FC are 10th (22 pts). Swansea City AFC are 6th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sheffield United FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/2
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Swansea City AFC
0-15
4/5
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/5
46-60
6/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sheffield United FC
| Patrick Bamford | 5 G | 1 A |
| Sydie Peck | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Cannon | 3 G |
Swansea City AFC
| Adam Idah | 4 G | 1 A |
| Joseph Opoku | 3 G | 2 A |
| Moussa Kounfolo Yeo | 3 G | |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Bramall Lane will turn into a battlefield for Sheffield United FC and Swansea City AFC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Oliver Cooper has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Sheffield United FC currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kyle Naughton, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' Gustavo Hamer was booked on 21.
- 26' Josh Key has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 31' Josh Tymon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 31.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Swansea City AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Tymon makes it 0-1.
- 49' The 31-year-old Matt Grimes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' 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.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Harry Souttar.
- 58' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kieffer Moore is hanging Tyrese Campbell on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 64' Swansea City AFC ring the changes. Ronald has done his job and it is now time for Florian Bianchini to step up.
- 69' Swansea City AFC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 72' Rhian Brewster is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gustavo Hamer at the 72 minute mark.
- 73' Swansea City AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Allen is hanging Jay Fulton on the field on 73 minute.
- 77' The crowd applauds Josh Tymon as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Naughton steps in for Swansea City AFC.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Florian Bianchini. He receives a card.
- 84' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rhys Norrington-Davies is hanging Callum O'Hare on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' Sydie Peck is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
23
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Kieffer Moore 58'
- 6
- 15
- 10
- 16
- 14
- 1
-
8
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Rhian Brewster 72'
- 21
- 35
- 42
Bench
-
33
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↑ 84'
- 17
-
9
Kieffer Moore ↑ 58'
- 3
- 38
-
7
Rhian Brewster ↑ 72'
-
11
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi ↑ 58'
-
2
Alfie Gilchrist ↑ 58'
- 41
Coach
Chris Wilder
Swansea City AFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
4
Jay Fulton ↓ Joe Allen 73'
- 8
- 22
- 2
- 6
- 5
-
14
Josh Tymon ↓ Kyle Naughton 77'
-
31
Oliver Cooper ↓ Zan Vipotnik 64'
- 25
-
35
Ronald ↓ Florian Bianchini 64'
-
10
Ji-sung Eom ↓ Azeem Abdulai 73'
Bench
-
7
Joe Allen ↑ 73'
-
26
Kyle Naughton ↑ 77'
- 33
- 21
- 17
- 32
-
19
Florian Bianchini ↑ 64'
-
47
Azeem Abdulai ↑ 73'
-
9
Zan Vipotnik ↑ 64'
Coach
Luke Williams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 2 |
| George Baldock | 2 |
| Harrison Burrows | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Yan Dhanda | 1 |
| Thomas Cannon | 1 |
| George Baldock | 1 |
| Adam Idah | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-10-02
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-09-28
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2024-09-21
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2024-09-13
Hull City AFC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-09-01
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2024-08-24
Norwich City FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
Swansea City AFC Form
2024-10-02
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2024-09-29
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2024-09-21
Coventry City FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-09-14
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Norwich City FC
W
2024-08-31
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2024-08-25
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
45%
Sheffield United FC or Swansea City AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 26% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +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%
✗
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

