West Ham United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
West Ham United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at London Stadium.
- West Ham United FC 38 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Michael Oliver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | West Ham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sheffield United FC gets underway.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 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 Ben Johnson suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' 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.
- 25' It’s high time David Moyes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' West Ham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Moyes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 39' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Chris Basham.
- 41' A goal from the England international Declan Rice! He fires home on 41 to make it 1-0!
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' It looks surprising West Ham United FC does not make any changes. Ethan Ampadu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 58' Issa Diop does the damage! The net is bulging and West Ham United FC surge ahead!
- 62' Oliver McBurnie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Norwood at the 62 minute mark.
- 63' Time for substitution for West Ham United FC. Manuel Lanzini is replaced by Mark Noble.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. West Ham United FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aaron Ramsdale, as he is very good at scoring at London Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 78' West Ham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 82' Jesse Lingard makes way for Said Benrahma at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from West Ham United FC.
- 85' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Phil Jagielka comes on to replace John Egan.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Lundstram.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Fredericks. He replaces Ben Johnson on 90 minute.
- With this win, West Ham United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
West Ham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
11
Jesse Lingard ↓ Said Benrahma 82'
-
10
Manuel Lanzini ↓ Mark Noble 63'
- 1
- 3
- 41
- 23
- 20
- 28
- 5
-
31
Ben Johnson ↓ Ryan Fredericks 90'
Bench
-
24
Ryan Fredericks ↑ 90'
-
16
Mark Noble ↑ 63'
- 54
- 25
-
9
Said Benrahma ↑ 82'
- 18
- 14
- 45
- 75
Coach
David Moyes
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 23
- 20
- 16
- 17
- 6
- 3
- 7
- 10
-
12
John Egan ↓ Phil Jagielka 85'
Bench
- 14
-
15
Phil Jagielka ↑ 85'
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 62'
- 2
- 29
- 13
- 18
- 24
- 35
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 1 |
| Lys Mousset | 1 |
| Maxwel Cornet | 1 |
| Robert Snodgrass | 1 |
| Sebastien Haller | 1 |
| Ryan Fredericks | 1 |
| Declan Rice | 1 |
Head to Head
West Ham United FC Form
2021-02-15
West Ham United FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-02-09
Manchester United FC
1–0
West Ham United FC
L
2021-02-06
Fulham FC
0–0
West Ham United FC
D
2021-02-03
Aston Villa FC
1–3
West Ham United FC
W
2021-01-31
West Ham United FC
1–3
Liverpool FC
L
2021-01-26
Crystal Palace FC
2–3
West Ham United FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-02-15
West Ham United FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-02-10
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
W
2021-02-07
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Chelsea FC
L
2021-02-02
Sheffield United FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2021-01-30
Manchester City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-01-27
Manchester United FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
West Ham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: West Ham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
West Ham United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
46%
West Ham United FC or Sheffield United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Ham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — West Ham United FC
| Handicap | West Ham United FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
West Ham United FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.