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
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
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' In just a few seconds St. Mary's Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Southampton FC and Sheffield United FC.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southampton FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 20' Southampton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 25' George Baldock, a Greece , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 26' Magnificent from John Lundstram! That is 15 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. William Smallbone is hanging Stuart Armstrong on the field on 30 minute.
- 35' The 33-year-old John Egan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Oliver Norwood is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' What a strike from Che Adams! The score is 1-1.
- 51' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Oliver McBurnie is replaced by Richairo Zivkovic on 51 minute.
- 52' The crowd applauds Oliver McBurnie as he leaves the pitch. Richairo Zivkovic steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 57' It looks surprising Southampton FC does not make any changes. Jannik Vestergaard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 70' Leon Clarke is replacing Billy Sharp for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 71' Che Adams puts Southampton FC on the lead.
- 76' Sheffield United FC have won 436 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 80' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Oliver Norwood comes on to replace Chris Basham.
- 84' Against the run of play, Danny Ings has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Che Adams departs to be replaced by Shane Long.
- 90' The whistle greets Oriol Romeu as he departs to be replaced by Michael Obafemi.
- 90' Poor challenge from Enda Stevens. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Southampton FC take all three points.
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 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
| Danny Ings | 1 |
| Nathan Redmond | 1 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 1 |
| Moussa Djenepo | 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.

