Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Sunderland AFC

2 – 1

Full Time

Sheffield United FC

Wed 1 Jan 2025 · 20:00 UTC Stadium of Light 42,276 HT 45' · FT 45'

Eliezer Mayenda 27' 1–0

1–1 32' Luke O'Nien og

Wilson Isidor 35' 2–1

Trai Hume 52' Y

Wilson Isidor 73' Y

Luke O'Nien 77' Y

Aji Alese 86' Y

Y 88' Jack Robinson

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 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Matt Donohue
Assistant 1 Paul Hodskinson
Assistant 2

7 games this season 🟨 4.4/game ⚽ 10.3 goals/game

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Sunderland AFC 5 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sheffield United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-01 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2024-11-29 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC 2023-03-15 Sunderland AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2022-08-17 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Sheffield United FC	H	2–1	W
29 Dec	Stoke City FC	A	0–1	L
26 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	2–2	D
21 Dec	Norwich City FC	H	2–1	W
14 Dec	Swansea City AFC	A	3–2	W
10 Dec	Bristol City FC	H	1–1	D

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Sunderland AFC	A	1–2	L
29 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–1	D
26 Dec	Burnley FC	H	0–2	L
21 Dec	Cardiff City FC	A	2–0	W
14 Dec	Plymouth Argyle FC	H	2–0	W
11 Dec	Millwall FC	A	1–0	W

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)

80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sheffield United FC

0-15

4/5

16-30

4/1

31-45

5/4

46-60

3/1

61-75

2/2

76+

3/6

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sheffield United FC

Patrick Bamford	5 G	1 A
Sydie Peck	4 G	2 A
Thomas Cannon	3 G

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
5' The 26-year-old Rhian Brewster has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sunderland AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum O'Hare made 366 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sunderland AFC that had 374 games and scored 488 goals.
27' Eliezer Mayenda does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
32' Against the run of play, Luke O'Nien has scored! This game has turned on its head.
35' Assisted by Eliezer Mayenda with the perfectly-timed delivery and Wilson Isidor makes no mistake. 3-0!
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' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Regis Le Bris might look to freshen things up shortly.
52' Trai Hume has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 52.
57' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
61' Andre Brooks is replacing Alfie Gilchrist for the Sheffield United FC side.
66' Sheffield United FC have won 452 goals from 378 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
73' Poor challenge from Wilson Isidor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
77' Luke O'Nien catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 77.
77' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Sam McCallum exits the field as Rhys Norrington-Davies enters on 77.
82' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
85' The supporters are chanting for Leo Hjelde. He replaces Adil Aouchiche on 85 minute.
86' The referee has no hesitation. Aji Alese is booked for Sunderland AFC — card on 86.
88' That looks like a foul for a card for Jack Robinson.
90' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Nazarii Rusyn comes on to replace Wilson Isidor.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sunderland AFC players.

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Regis Le Bris

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

22
Tom Davies
19
Jack Robinson
15
Anel Ahmedhodzic
9
Kieffer Moore
10
Callum O'Hare ↓ Ryan One 77'
1
Michael Cooper
3
Sam McCallum ↓ Rhys Norrington-Davies 77'
8
Gustavo Hamer
7
Rhian Brewster
2
Alfie Gilchrist ↓ Andre Brooks 61'
42
Sydie Peck ↓ Harrison Burrows 61'

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Eliezer Mayenda	2
Lynden Gooch	2
Thomas Doyle	1
James McAtee	1
Edouard Michut	1
Tom Davies	1
Wilson Isidor	1
Tyrese Campbell	1

Head to Head

Sunderland AFC Form

2025-01-01 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Sheffield United FC W 2024-12-29 Stoke City FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC L 2024-12-26 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–2 Sunderland AFC D 2024-12-21 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Norwich City FC W 2024-12-14 Swansea City AFC 2–3 Sunderland AFC W 2024-12-10 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Bristol City FC D

Sheffield United FC Form

2025-01-01 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L 2024-12-29 Sheffield United FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2024-12-26 Sheffield United FC 0–2 Burnley FC L 2024-12-21 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Sheffield United FC W 2024-12-14 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2024-12-11 Millwall FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.28 Sunderland AFC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.2 Sheffield United FC xG

I would bet for: Sunderland AFC or Sheffield United FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sunderland AFC41% Draw29% Sheffield United FC30%

Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes51% 0% No49%

Avg goals/match: 2.48

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	71%	29%
± 2.5	45%	55%
± 3.5	24%	76%
± 4.5	11%	89%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw

69%

Draw or Sheffield United FC

59%

Sunderland AFC or Sheffield United FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sunderland AFC27% Draw49% Sheffield United FC24%

Actual: Sunderland AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.8%

0 – 0

10.5%

1 – 0

9.6%

0 – 1

8.9%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 2

7.4%

2 – 0

6.7%

0 – 2

5.8%

2 – 2

4.8%

3 – 1

3.4%

1 – 3

3 – 0

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap	Sunderland AFC covers	Push	Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	11%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	20%	63%
-0.5	37%	—	63%
+0.5	67%	—	33%
+1	67%	19%	14%
+1.5	86%	—	14%
+2	86%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

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