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 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 46 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Assistant 1 Lee Betts
- Assistant 2 Natalie Aspinall
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #21 |
| 60 | Points | 51 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 18 / 6 / 22 | W / D / L | 13 / 14 / 19 |
| 66 | Scored | 48 |
| 66 | Conceded | 58 |
| +0 | GD | -10 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 39% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts). West Bromwich Albion FC are 21st (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Bramall Lane that hosts another battle between Sheffield United FC and West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Andre Brooks has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 23' What a moment for Andre Brooks! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gustavo Hamer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
- 40' That looks like a foul for a card for Gustavo Hamer.
- 45' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Tom Davies gets a card.
- 46' Karlan Grant is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mikey Johnston on 48 minutes.
- 53' England international Harrison Burrows has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 66' The West Bromwich Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Karlan Grant departs to be replaced by Jed Wallace.
- 69' Andre Brooks has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 69.
- 71' West Bromwich Albion FC ring the changes. Mikey Johnston has done his job and it is now time for Grady Diangana to step up.
- 72' West Bromwich Albion FC ring the changes. Tom Fellows has done his job and it is now time for Devante Cole to step up.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Rhian Brewster. He replaces Sydie Peck on 73 minute.
- 78' Jack Robinson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Dobbin. He replaces Josh Maja on 81 minute.
- 86' West Bromwich Albion FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
- 90' The whistle greets Andre Brooks as he departs to be replaced by Sam McCallum.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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
3 / 4
1.56
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
49%
Sheffield United FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

