Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Championship · 2024-25
Swansea City AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Tue 21 Jan 2025 · 19:45 UTC Swansea.com Stadium 13,373 HT 45' · FT 45'
Florian Bianchini 7' 1–0
1–1 47' Rhian Brewster
1–2 68' Harrison Burrows pen
Y 20' Rhys Norrington-Davies
Y 42' Gustavo Hamer
Harry Darling 50' R
Y 62' Sydie Peck
Ronald 65' Y
Josh Tymon 68' Y
Y 83' Anel Ahmedhodzic

Overview

Match Preview

Swansea City AFC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Swansea.com Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dean Whitestone
  • Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
  • Assistant 2 Michael Webb
3 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 8.0 goals/game

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

3
3
5
Swansea City AFC 11 games · Avg 2.1 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-21 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2024-10-02 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC 2023-02-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Swansea City AFC 2022-09-13 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Sheffield United FC 2022-02-19 Sheffield United FC 4–0 Swansea City AFC

Recent Form

Swansea City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan Sheffield United FC H 1–2 L
18 Jan Cardiff City FC A 0–3 L
12 Jan Southampton FC A 0–3 L
04 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Portsmouth FC A 0–4 L
29 Dec Luton Town FC H 2–1 W
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan Swansea City AFC A 2–1 W
18 Jan Norwich City FC H 2–0 W
09 Jan Cardiff City FC H 0–1 L
04 Jan Watford FC A 2–1 W
01 Jan Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
29 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Swansea City AFC Sheffield United FC
#1 Position #18
17 Points 9
8 Played 8
5 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 3
13 Scored 9
6 Conceded 11
+7 GD -2
2.13 PPG 1.13
63% Win % 25%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Swansea City AFC are 1st (17 pts). Sheffield United FC are 18th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Swansea City AFC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Swansea City AFC
Adam Idah 3 G 1 A
Ji-sung Eom 2 G 2 A
Joseph Opoku 2 G
Sheffield United FC
Patrick Bamford 2 G 1 A
Thomas Cannon 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Swansea.com Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Swansea City AFC and Sheffield United FC.
  • 5' Chile international Lawrence Vigouroux has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 7' Florian Bianchini has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
  • 12' Sheffield United FC have won 442 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Sheffield United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 20.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Robinson made 375 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Swansea City AFC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gustavo Hamer on 42.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Femi Seriki. He replaces Alfie Gilchrist on 46 minute.
  • 47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rhian Brewster makes it 1-1.
  • 50' The referee calls foul for Harry Darling. He receives a card.
  • 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luke Williams will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Naughton. He replaces Liam Cullen on 60 minute.
  • 62' The referee has no hesitation. Sydie Peck is booked for Sheffield United FC — card on 62.
  • 65' Ronald was booked on 65.
  • 68' What a moment for Harrison Burrows! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 68' A moment of madness from Josh Tymon on 68 minutes earns him a card. Swansea City AFC will be frustrated.
  • 71' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Rhian Brewster by Ben Brereton on 71 minute.
  • 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 81' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 83' Anel Ahmedhodzic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 83.
  • 88' A tactical swap from Swansea City AFC — Sam Parker on, Myles Peart-Harris off on 88 minutes.
  • 90' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Callum O'Hare by Billy Blacker on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Swansea City AFC and Sheffield United FC share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

Swansea City AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luke Williams

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
George Baldock 2
Harrison Burrows 2
Oliver McBurnie 2
Morgan Gibbs-White 2
Oliver McBurnie 1
Jack Robinson 1
Sander Berge 1
Rhian Brewster 1

Head to Head

2025-01-21 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC 2024-10-02 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC 2023-02-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Swansea City AFC 2022-09-13 Swansea City AFC 0–1 Sheffield United FC 2022-02-19 Sheffield United FC 4–0 Swansea City AFC

Swansea City AFC Form

2025-01-21 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC L 2025-01-18 Cardiff City FC 3–0 Swansea City AFC L 2025-01-12 Southampton FC 3–0 Swansea City AFC L 2025-01-04 Swansea City AFC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2025-01-01 Portsmouth FC 4–0 Swansea City AFC L 2024-12-29 Swansea City AFC 2–1 Luton Town FC W

Sheffield United FC Form

2025-01-21 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Sheffield United FC W 2025-01-18 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Norwich City FC W 2025-01-09 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Cardiff City FC L 2025-01-04 Watford FC 1–2 Sheffield United FC W 2025-01-01 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L 2024-12-29 Sheffield United FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32 Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Swansea City AFC or Sheffield United FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Swansea City AFC34% Draw28% Sheffield United FC38%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Swansea City AFC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
66%
Swansea City AFC or Sheffield United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Swansea City AFC27% Draw48% Sheffield United FC25%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC

Handicap Swansea City 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% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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