Southampton FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Andy Madley
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Eddie Smart
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Manchester United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Aston Villa FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Chelsea FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 31 Oct | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Southampton FC and Sheffield United FC get this one started.
- 5' Sheffield United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' England international Phil Jagielka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David McGoldrick made 366 appearances and scored 60 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' Sheffield United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Assisted by Jan Bednarek with the perfectly-timed delivery and Che Adams makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 39' Stuart Armstrong, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralph Hasenhuttl might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 48' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Oliver McBurnie is withdrawn and David McGoldrick gets his opportunity.
- 53' Kyle Walker-Peters is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Southampton FC tonight.
- 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Billy Sharp is replaced by Rhian Brewster on 60 minute.
- 62' Goal! Stuart Armstrong scores his 29 goal in 348 matches.
- 67' Southampton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 70' The crowd applauds Chris Basham as he leaves the pitch. Lys Mousset steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 80' The whistle greets Theo Walcott as he departs to be replaced by Nathan Redmond.
- 83' GOAL! Nathan Redmond scores on 83. Assisted by Oriol Romeu
- 84' Dan Nlundulu gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Che Adams and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' The whistle greets Oriol Romeu as he departs to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Theo Walcott ↓ Nathan Redmond 80'
- 4
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 35
- 8
-
6
Oriol Romeu ↓ Ibrahima Diallo 86'
- 17
- 2
-
10
Che Adams ↓ Dan Nlundulu 84'
Bench
- 44
- 5
-
11
Nathan Redmond ↑ 80'
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↑ 86'
- 22
- 12
-
40
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 84'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 15
- 9
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Lys Mousset 70'
- 3
- 4
- 2
-
10
Billy Sharp C ↓ Rhian Brewster 60'
- 12
- 8
Bench
-
11
Lys Mousset ↑ 70'
- 19
- 23
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 48'
- 7
-
24
Rhian Brewster ↑ 60'
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 4 |
| Danny Ings | 1 |
| Nathan Redmond | 1 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 1 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 1 |
| Moussa Djenepo | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
2020-12-13
Southampton FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2020-12-07
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–2
Southampton FC
W
2020-11-29
Southampton FC
2–3
Manchester United FC
L
2020-11-23
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Southampton FC
D
2020-11-06
Southampton FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2020-11-01
Aston Villa FC
3–4
Southampton FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-12-13
Southampton FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-12-06
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
2020-11-28
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-11-22
Sheffield United FC
0–1
West Ham United FC
L
2020-11-07
Chelsea FC
4–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-10-31
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
35%
Southampton FC or Sheffield United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
12%
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.