Southampton FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Marc Perry
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jul | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jul | Manchester United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Jul | Everton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jul | Manchester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jul | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jul | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Chelsea FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Southampton FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southampton FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralph Hasenhuttl might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 26' What composure from John Lundstram! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 30' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Stuart Armstrong is withdrawn and William Smallbone gets his opportunity.
- 35' It’s high time Ralph Hasenhuttl made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Southampton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 50' A goal from the Scotland international Che Adams! He fires home on 50 to make it 1-1!
- 51' Oliver McBurnie makes way for Richairo Zivkovic at the 51 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 52' The whistle greets Oliver McBurnie as he departs to be replaced by Richairo Zivkovic.
- 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Fleck is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
- 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Leon Clarke. He replaces Billy Sharp on 70 minute.
- 71' Che Adams does the damage! The net is bulging and Southampton FC surge ahead!
- 76' Kyle Walker-Peters has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' Chris Basham makes way for Oliver Norwood at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 84' A goal from the England international Danny Ings! He fires home on 84 to make it 3-1!
- 85' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shane Long is hanging Che Adams on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Michael Obafemi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oriol Romeu on 90 minute.
- 90' Sheffield United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Southampton FC 3-1 Sheffield United FC.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
- 1
- 21
- 5
- 16
-
14
Oriol Romeu ↓ Michael Obafemi 90'
- 22
- 17
- 24
-
10
Che Adams ↓ Shane Long 85'
Bench
- 28
- 35
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 85'
- 38
-
20
Michael Obafemi ↑ 90'
- 43
- 29
-
27
William Smallbone ↑ 30'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 19
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Oliver Norwood 80'
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 7
-
10
Billy Sharp C ↓ Leon Clarke 70'
- 12
- 1
- 32
Bench
- 15
- 23
- 26
-
16
Oliver Norwood ↑ 80'
- 25
- 18
-
24
Leon Clarke ↑ 70'
-
30
Richairo Zivkovic ↑ 51'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 4 |
| Nathan Redmond | 1 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 1 |
| Moussa Djenepo | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
| Danny Ings | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
2020-07-26
Southampton FC
3–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2020-07-19
AFC Bournemouth
0–2
Southampton FC
W
2020-07-16
Southampton FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2020-07-13
Manchester United FC
2–2
Southampton FC
D
2020-07-09
Everton FC
1–1
Southampton FC
D
2020-07-05
Southampton FC
1–0
Manchester City FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-07-26
Southampton FC
3–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-07-20
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Everton FC
L
2020-07-16
Leicester City FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-07-11
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Chelsea FC
W
2020-07-08
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2020-07-05
Burnley FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.71
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
42%
Southampton FC or Sheffield United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 24% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.