Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sunderland AFC launch into their encounter with Sheffield United FC.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Northern Ireland international Oliver Norwood has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Jack Robinson will be fuming at that decision.
- 24' The referee has no hesitation. Max Lowe is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 24.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Trai Hume. He receives a Yellow card.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Trai Hume on 27.
- 30' Edouard Michut makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thomas Doyle.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Max Lowe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' James McAtee makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 51' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Anel Ahmedhodzic will be fuming at that decision.
- 60' 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.
- 61' Thomas Doyle has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 66' 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 Iliman Ndiaye suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Daniel Jebbison is withdrawn and Oliver McBurnie gets his opportunity.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Edouard Michut is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 71.
- 72' Sunderland AFC make a change. Joe Gelhardt trudges off to be replaced by Alex Pritchard on 72 minutes.
- 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Thomas Doyle is replaced by Oliver Norwood.
- 79' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. George Baldock is withdrawn and Jayden Bogle gets his opportunity.
- 80' John Fleck is ready to make an impact after coming on for James McAtee at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Pierre Ekwah on, Luke O'Nien off on 87 minutes.
- 90' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Iliman Ndiaye is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Lynden Gooch. He receives a Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Luke O'Nien ↓ Pierre Ekwah 87'
- 6
- 20
-
28
Joe Gelhardt ↓ Alex Pritchard 72'
- 10
- 1
- 24
- 32
- 5
-
25
Edouard Michut ↓ Lynden Gooch 72'
-
17
Abdoullah Ba ↓ Isaac Lihadji 72'
Bench
- 12
-
21
Alex Pritchard ↑ 72'
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 72'
-
22
Isaac Lihadji ↑ 72'
- 19
-
39
Pierre Ekwah ↑ 87'
- 45
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Iliman Ndiaye ↓ Billy Sharp 90'
- 19
- 15
-
2
George Baldock ↓ Jayden Bogle 79'
- 12
- 13
- 8
- 18
-
22
Thomas Doyle ↓ Oliver Norwood 78'
- 36
-
28
James McAtee ↓ John Fleck 80'
Bench
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 70'
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↑ 79'
- 1
-
16
Oliver Norwood ↑ 78'
- 6
-
4
John Fleck ↑ 80'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 90'
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Sunderland AFC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.