Sheffield United FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 15 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Assistant 1 Lee Betts
- Assistant 2 Natalie Aspinall
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Burnley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Watford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Sheffield United FC | West Bromwich Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #5 |
| 22 | Points | 28 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 4 / 3 |
| 21 | Scored | 23 |
| 19 | Conceded | 15 |
| +2 | GD | +8 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.87 |
| 40% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
Sheffield United FC are 10th (22 pts). West Bromwich Albion FC are 5th (28 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
West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
5/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/3
76+
7/3
■ 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 |
West Bromwich Albion FC
| Isaac Price | 6 G | 3 A |
| Jimmy Morgan | 4 G | 4 A |
| Aune Heggebo | 4 G | 1 A |
| Callum Styles | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Bramall Lane. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' West Bromwich Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Darnell Furlong has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' The England midfielder Andre Brooks breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 1-0!
- 28' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined West Bromwich Albion FC backline.
- 33' Michael Cooper needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Gustavo Hamer is booked for Sheffield United FC — card on 40.
- 45' A moment of madness from Tom Davies on 45 minutes earns him a card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 46' What a moment for Karlan Grant! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' Controversy at the stadium! Mikey Johnston argues furiously but the card stands.
- 53' Tom Fellows has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' It’s high time Chris Wilder made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' The crowd applauds Karlan Grant as he leaves the pitch. Jed Wallace steps in for West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 69' Andre Brooks picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 71' Grady Diangana has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikey Johnston on 71 minute.
- 72' West Bromwich Albion FC make a change. Tom Fellows trudges off to be replaced by Devante Cole on 72 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Sydie Peck is replaced by Rhian Brewster on 73 minute.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' West Bromwich Albion FC make a change. Josh Maja trudges off to be replaced by Lewis Dobbin on 81 minutes.
- 86' Callum Styles has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 86.
- 90' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Andre Brooks is withdrawn and Sam McCallum gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sheffield United FC 1-1 West Bromwich Albion FC.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
- 19
- 15
- 9
- 10
- 14
- 1
- 8
-
35
Andre Brooks ↓ Sam McCallum 90'
- 2
-
42
Sydie Peck ↓ Rhian Brewster 73'
Bench
- 33
- 17
-
3
Sam McCallum ↑ 90'
-
7
Rhian Brewster ↑ 73'
- 26
- 34
- 39
- 41
- 53
Coach
Chris Wilder
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
9
Josh Maja ↓ Lewis Dobbin 81'
- 2
- 4
- 14
- 1
- 8
-
17
Ousmane Diakite ↓ John Swift 81'
-
31
Tom Fellows ↓ Devante Cole 72'
-
22
Mikey Johnston ↓ Grady Diangana 71'
-
18
Karlan Grant ↓ Jed Wallace 66'
Bench
-
10
John Swift ↑ 81'
-
11
Grady Diangana ↑ 71'
-
7
Jed Wallace ↑ 66'
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 72'
- 21
- 20
- 24
-
19
Lewis Dobbin ↑ 81'
- 23
Coach
Chris Brunt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 3 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Alex Mowatt | 2 |
| Andre Brooks | 1 |
| Kieran Gibbs | 1 |
| Callum Robinson | 1 |
| Gareth Barry | 1 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-12-29
Sheffield United FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2024-12-26
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Burnley FC
L
2024-12-21
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-12-14
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2024-12-11
Millwall FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-12-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2024-12-29
Sheffield United FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2024-12-26
Derby County FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2024-12-22
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2024-12-15
Watford FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2024-12-11
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
W
2024-12-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
56%
Sheffield United FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

