Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Sunderland AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Wed 15 Mar 2023 · 20:00 UTC Stadium of Light HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Jack Robinson
Y 24' Max Lowe
Trai Hume 26' Y
Trai Hume 27' Y
Y 35' Thomas Doyle
Y 55' Anel Ahmedhodzic
Edouard Michut 71' Y
Lynden Gooch 90' Y
Daniel Ballard 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Stadium of Light.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

2
3
Sunderland AFC 5 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2022-08-17 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Mar Sheffield United FC H 1–2 L
12 Mar Norwich City FC A 1–0 W
04 Mar Stoke City FC H 1–5 L
25 Feb Coventry City FC A 1–2 L
21 Feb Rotherham United FC A 1–2 L
18 Feb Bristol City FC H 1–1 D
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Mar Sunderland AFC A 2–1 W
11 Mar Luton Town FC H 0–1 L
07 Mar Reading FC A 1–0 W
04 Mar Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L
01 Mar Tottenham Hotspur FC H 1–0 W
25 Feb Watford FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sheffield United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sheffield United FC
Patrick Bamford 2 G 1 A
Thomas Cannon 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Sunderland AFC host Sheffield United FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Billy Sharp suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Robinson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 24' The referee has no hesitation. Max Lowe is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 24.
  • 26' Poor challenge from Trai Hume. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 27' The referee calls foul for Trai Hume. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 30' Edouard Michut puts Sunderland AFC on the lead.
  • 35' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Thomas Doyle will be fuming at that decision.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 45' It’s high time Tony Mowbray made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' The England James McAtee breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-1!
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danny Batth made 388 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anel Ahmedhodzic.
  • 60' Daniel Neil has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
  • 61' Sensational shot from Thomas Doyle. Sheffield United FC is back in the lead.
  • 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Daniel Jebbison is replaced by Oliver McBurnie on 70 minute.
  • 71' Edouard Michut picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Joe Gelhardt is replaced by Alex Pritchard on 72 minute.
  • 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Heckingbottom might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Oliver Norwood comes on to replace Thomas Doyle.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Jayden Bogle comes on to replace George Baldock.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — John Fleck on, James McAtee off on 80 minutes.
  • 85' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 87' Pierre Ekwah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke O'Nien at the 87 minute mark.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Billy Sharp. He replaces Iliman Ndiaye on 90 minute.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lynden Gooch.
  • Sheffield United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Mowbray

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Eliezer Mayenda 2
Lynden Gooch 2
Edouard Michut 1
Tom Davies 1
Wilson Isidor 1
Tyrese Campbell 1
Tom Watson 1
Anel Ahmedhodzic 1

Head to Head

2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2022-08-17 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC

Sunderland AFC Form

2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC L 2023-03-12 Norwich City FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC W 2023-03-04 Sunderland AFC 1–5 Stoke City FC L 2023-02-25 Coventry City FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC L 2023-02-21 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC L 2023-02-18 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Bristol City FC D

Sheffield United FC Form

2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC W 2023-03-11 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Luton Town FC L 2023-03-07 Reading FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W 2023-03-04 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-03-01 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur FC W 2023-02-25 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Watford FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Draw 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sunderland AFC27% Draw28% Sheffield United FC45%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw
55%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
73%
Sunderland AFC or Sheffield United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sunderland AFC20% Draw47% Sheffield United FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap Sunderland AFC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.