Sheffield United vs Hull City Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
Bramall Lane Sat, 11 Apr - 2:00 PM
Championship
Sheffield United SHU
2 Winner 1
Hull City HUL
Full Time Sat, 11 Apr 2:00 PM
Round 42 Regular Season
Danny Ings - 88'
Gustavo Hamer - 85' (P)
Goal
|
Goal
Oliver McBurnie - 5'
|
Second yellow card John Lundstram 75'

CONTEXT

The match is finished with Sheffield United defeating Hull City 2-1. After going behind to a first-half goal, the hosts recovered in the second period to turn the scoreline around and secure the win. The result showed minimal deviation from pre-match expectations and aligned closely with the pre-match projection favoring Sheffield United. Although Hull City were viewed as the stronger side beforehand, the home victory stayed consistent with those forecasts. A red card to Hull City created a clear distortion in the second half, altering the contest's balance and enabling Sheffield United's recovery from their half-time deficit. Sheffield United dominated possession at 67 percent to Hull City's 33 percent, though expected goals data was unavailable. The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations, confirming that the outcome matched the pre-match view without major surprises.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sheffield United showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

J. Brooks

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

E. Smart

1st Assistant

D. Drysdale

4th Official

M. Russell

2nd Assistant

Sheffield United C. Wilder
C. Wilder
VS
Hull City S. Jakirović
S. Jakirović
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.75
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bristol City Rank: L
Swansea City Rank: D
Wrexham Rank: L
Birmingham City Rank: D
Norwich City Rank: L
West Bromwich Albion Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Coventry City Rank: D
Oxford United Rank: D
Sheffield Wednesday Rank: W
West Bromwich Albion Rank: L
Wrexham Rank: W
Millwall Rank: L
11
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
11 - 4 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sheffield United
96.07%
Draw
3.73%
Away Hull City
0.19%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
19.59
23.74
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sheffield United
Hull City
Power Score
19.59
23.74
League Position
16
6
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sheffield United — Opponent-weighted form score
Hull City — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sheffield United Hull City

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Sheffield United

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Hull City

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Sheffield United ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Hull City
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.76
59.24
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
59.24
27.76
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Sheffield United -3.22 Efficiency Index
vs
Hull City +3.22 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sheffield United
Hull City
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sheffield United ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Hull City
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sheffield United Hull City
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sheffield United Hull City
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Sheffield United
Hull City
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Sheffield United
vs
Hull City
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sheffield United Hull City
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Sheffield United 0.21
Hull City 0.58
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sheffield United Hull City
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Sheffield United 0.03
Hull City 0.03
Sheffield United
Hull City
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SHU had peak pressure around 50'.
  • HUL started the game with stronger pressure.
SHU Pressure HUL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SHU reached the top pressure at 50' (83.94).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 21 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sheffield United SHU Home
21 matches
Hull City HUL Away
Match Record
11
Wins
6
4
Draws
4
6
Losses
11
Goals
34
Goals Scored
23
23
Goals Conceded
34
+11
Goal Difference
-11

Data last updated: 2026-04-12T00:07:26+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
A. Davies
Wales
17 A. Davies
F. Seriki
Substitution
England
38 F. Seriki
J. Tanganga
England
2 J. Tanganga
M. McGuinness
Substitution
Republic of Ireland
25 M. McGuinness
H. Burrows
England
14 H. Burrows
S. Peck
Substitution
England
42 S. Peck
J. Rothwell
England
48 J. Rothwell
A. Brookes
England
11 A. Brookes
C. O'Hare
Substitution
England
10 C. O'Hare
G. Hamer
Netherlands
8 G. Hamer
P. Bamford
England
45 P. Bamford
Pitch
I. Pandur
Croatia
1 I. Pandur
L. Coyle
England
2 L. Coyle
J. Egan
Republic of Ireland
15 J. Egan
O. Ibidapo Ajayi
Nigeria
6 O. Ibidapo Ajayi
C. Drameh
Substitution
England
18 C. Drameh
A. Hadžiahmetović
Substitution
Bosnia and Herzegovina
20 A. Hadžiahmetović
J. Lundstram
England
5 J. Lundstram
L. Millar
Substitution
Canada
7 L. Millar
M. Crooks
England
25 M. Crooks
M. Belloumi
Substitution
Algeria
10 M. Belloumi
O. McBurnie
Substitution
Scotland
9 O. McBurnie

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 11, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England · Round 42 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Bramall Lane
Capacity :
32702
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
John Brooks
Edward Smart
Darren Drysdale
Mark Russell

Statistics

Possession
SHU
62%
HUL
38%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
1 Shots 9
72 Dangerous attacks 31
67 Possession 33
15 Corners 4
14 Free kicks 4
2 Yellow Cards 7
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

31 Throwins 14
11 Goal Kicks 8
16 Successful Headers 14
9 Successful Dribbles 4
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36
1 Assists 1
19 Dribble Attempts 11
85 Ball Safe 87
8 Goal Attempts 11
4 Substitutions 5
1 Injuries 1
1 Penalties 0

Attacking

153 Attacks 68
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

82 Successful Passes Percentage 63
9 Key Passes 13
410 Successful Passes 154
498 Passes 246
66 Long Passes 76
32 Successful Long Passes 27
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

Defensive

16 Interceptions 9
11 Tackles 25
3 Saves 4

Build-up

27 Total Crosses 16
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

4 Fouls 15
4 Offsides 4

Lineup

Referee : John Brooks

Starting XI ▼

17
Adam Davies
Adam Davies Goalkeeper
2
Japhet Tanganga
Japhet Tanganga Defender
14
Harrison Burrows
Harrison Burrows Defender
25
Mark McGuinness
Mark McGuinness Defender
9
Danny Ings
Danny Ings
Attacker86'
38
Femi Seriki
Femi Seriki Defender
12
Ki-Jana Hoever
Ki-Jana Hoever
Defender63'
8
Gustavo Hamer
Gustavo Hamer Midfielder
10
Callum O'Hare
Callum O'Hare Midfielder
24
Tahith Chong
Tahith Chong
Midfielder63'
11
Andre Brooks
Andre Brooks Midfielder
42
Sydie Peck
Sydie Peck Midfielder
44
Jaïro Riedewald
Jaïro Riedewald
Midfielder71'
48
Joe Rothwell
Joe Rothwell Midfielder
45
Patrick Bamford
Patrick Bamford Attacker
Referee : John Brooks

Starting XI ▼

1
Ivor Pandur
Ivor Pandur Goalkeeper
2
Lewie Coyle
Lewie Coyle Defender
6
Semi Ajayi
Semi Ajayi Defender
15
John Egan
John Egan Defender
18
Cody Drameh
Cody Drameh Defender
37
Patrick James Coleman McNair
Patrick James Coleman McNair
Defender20'
5
John Lundstram
John Lundstram Midfielder
7
Liam Millar
Liam Millar Midfielder
21
Joe Gelhardt
Joe Gelhardt
Attacker71'
10
Mohamed Belloumi
Mohamed Belloumi Midfielder
22
Kyle Joseph
Kyle Joseph
Attacker71'
20
Amir Hadziahmetovic
Amir Hadziahmetovic Midfielder
26
Kieran Dowell
Kieran Dowell
Midfielder87'
25
Matt Crooks
Matt Crooks Midfielder
9
Oliver McBurnie
Oliver McBurnie Attacker
4
Charlie Hughes
Charlie Hughes
Defender87'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+7'
Event
Lewie Coyle
Foul / 8th Yellowcard
Event
Danny Ings
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
88'
87'
Event
Kieran Dowell → Amir Hadziahmetovic
8th Substitution
87'
Event
Charlie Hughes → Oliver McBurnie
9th Substitution
Event
Danny Ings → Mark McGuinness
7th Substitution
86'
Event
Gustavo Hamer
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
85'
Event
Japhet Tanganga
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
84'
84'
Event
Ivor Pandur
6th Yellowcard
84'
Event
John Egan
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
75'
Event
Oliver McBurnie
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
75'
Event
John Lundstram
Foul / 1st Yellow/red Card
72'
Event
Semi Ajayi
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Jaïro Riedewald → Sydie Peck
6th Substitution
71'
71'
Event
Joe Gelhardt → Liam Millar
4th Substitution
71'
Event
Kyle Joseph → Mohamed Belloumi
5th Substitution
Event
Mark McGuinness
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
66'
66'
Event
John Lundstram
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Tahith Chong → Callum O'Hare
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Ki-Jana Hoever → Femi Seriki
3rd Substitution
63'
1ST-HALF
20'
Event
Patrick James Coleman McNair → Cody Drameh
1st Substitution
5'
Event
Oliver McBurnie
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half ends with Sheffield United winning 2-1 against Hull City.
90
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Joe Gelhardt concedes.
90
Update Update
Tahith Chong from Sheffield United won a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Foul by Lewie Coyle of Hull City.
90
Update Update
Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United won a free kick on the left wing.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Joe Gelhardt from Hull City took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
90
Update Update
Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United won a free kick on the left wing.
90
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Semi Ajayi concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Lewie Coyle concedes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Lewie Coyle from Hull City attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Adam Davies, the Sheffield United goalkeeper, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Matt Crooks.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Matt Crooks of Hull City.
90
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner, conceded by Ivor Pandur.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Joe Gelhardt of Hull City.
90
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United shoots with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it's saved by Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Patrick Bamford.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lewie Coyle of Hull City receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Matt Crooks for Hull City.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Hull City: Kieran Dowell replaces Amir Hadziahmetovic.
87
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Sheffield United lead Hull City 2-1. Danny Ings scores for Sheffield United with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Japhet Tanganga.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Hull City: Charlie Hughes replaces Oliver McBurnie.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Substitution for Sheffield United: Danny Ings replaces Mark McGuinness.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ivor Pandur from Hull City receives a yellow card.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Japhet Tanganga of Sheffield United receives a yellow card.
84
Corner Corner
Goal in the penalty shootout! Gustavo Hamer scores for Sheffield United with a right-footed shot into the right corner. The match remains 1-1.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
John Egan of Hull City receives a yellow card.
83
Update Update
Sheffield United is awarded a penalty after Jairo Riedewald is fouled in the penalty area.
82
Update Update
Kyle Joseph of Hull City concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
79
Update Update
Foul by Japhet Tanganga on Sheffield United.
79
Update Update
Oliver McBurnie from Hull City won a free kick on the left wing.
75
Update Update
Offside called against Sheffield United. Patrick Bamford is in an offside position.
75
Update Update
Andre Brooks of Sheffield United won a free kick in the attacking area.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Oliver McBurnie of Hull City receives a yellow card.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
John Lundstram from Hull City receives a second yellow card for a foul.
74
Update Update
Foul by John Lundstram - Hull City.
73
Update Update
Andre Brooks of Sheffield United won a free kick in an attacking position.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Semi Ajayi of Hull City receives a yellow card for a foul.
72
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Matt Crooks concedes.
72
Update Update
Offside called against Sheffield United. Patrick Bamford is offside.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Hull City: Kyle Joseph replaces Mohamed Belloumi.
71
Update Update
Patrick Bamford of Sheffield United won a free kick on the left wing.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Semi Ajayi of Hull City.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Hull City: Joe Gelhardt replaces Liam Millar.
68
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Oliver McBurnie concedes.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Jairo Riedewald replaces Sydie Peck.
67
Corner Corner
Sheffield United wins a corner after Paddy McNair concedes.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
John Lundstram of Hull City receives a yellow card.
66
Corner Corner
Liam Millar from Hull City misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the shot goes high and wide to the right. The assist came from John Lundstram after a corner.
65
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mark McGuinness of Sheffield United receives a yellow card.
63
Corner Corner
Hull City win a corner after Mark McGuinness concedes.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Tahith Chong replaces Callum O'Hare.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Ki-Jana Hoever replaces Femi Seriki.
61
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Amir Hadziahmetovic concedes.
61
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Amir Hadziahmetovic concedes.
59
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United won a free kick on the right wing.
59
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after John Egan concedes.
59
Attempt Attempt
Andre Brooks' shot for Sheffield United from the center of the box is blocked. Patrick Bamford provided the assist.
55
Update Update
Liam Millar of Hull City is caught offside.
53
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Andre Brooks from Sheffield United.
51
Update Update
Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City won a free kick in defense.
51
Update Update
Callum O'Hare fouled a player from Sheffield United.
50
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it's high and wide to the left. Assist by Amir Hadziahmetovic.
49
Attempt Attempt
John Lundstram's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Liam Millar.
49
Update Update
Mark McGuinness of Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Matt Crooks for Hull City.
48
Update Update
Femi Seriki is flagged for offside for Sheffield United.
46
Corner Corner
Hull City win a corner after Japhet Tanganga concedes.
46
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Liam Millar from Hull City takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards that is close, but misses the top right corner.
46
Attempt Attempt
Liam Millar from Hull City has a shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after John Egan concedes.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with Sheffield United trailing Hull City 0-1.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Corner Corner
Mark McGuinness of Sheffield United had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box but it went to the left. The assist came from Gustavo Hamer, who provided a cross after a corner.
45
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after John Egan concedes.
45
Attempt Attempt
Sydie Peck's shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Joe Rothwell.
45
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Mohamed Belloumi concedes.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Sheffield United 0, Hull City 1.
44
Update Update
Andre Brooks' header from close range is blocked. Harrison Burrows provided the assist.
44
Corner Corner
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Ivor Pandur from Hull City. The assist came from Joe Rothwell.
41
Update Update
Japhet Tanganga of Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Oliver McBurnie of Hull City.
35
Update Update
Offside called against Hull City. Matt Crooks is offside.
34
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Patrick Bamford from Sheffield United takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
33
Corner Corner
Hull City win a corner after Adam Davies concedes.
33
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Sheffield United's goalkeeper Adam Davies, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Liam Millar.
32
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Matt Crooks from Hull City took a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it missed.
30
Update Update
Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
30
Attempt Attempt
Oliver McBurnie's shot for Hull City from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Liam Millar, who provided a header.
30
Update Update
Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi for Hull City.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Matt Crooks of Hull City.
29
Update Update
Mark McGuinness from Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
26
Corner Corner
Corner - Sheffield United. Conceded by Lewie Coyle.
26
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Hamer's shot from outside the box is blocked. Callum O'Hare provided the assist.
25
Update Update
Offside called against Sheffield United. Andre Brooks is offside.
24
Update Update
Offside called against Hull City. John Lundstram is offside.
24
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Callum O'Hare of Sheffield United takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, which is saved in the right corner by Ivor Pandur of Hull City.
23
Update Update
Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United is flagged for offside.
22
Update Update
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United commits a foul.
22
Update Update
Lewie Coyle from Hull City won a free kick in defense.
20
Substitution Substitution
Substitution - Hull City. Paddy McNair for Cody Drameh - injury.
20
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance for Hull City. Matt Crooks heads the ball from the left side of the box but misses to the left. The assist came from Mohamed Belloumi's cross.
19
Update Update
Femi Seriki of Sheffield United commits a handball.
17
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Cody Drameh from Hull City.
14
Update Update
Liam Millar from Hull City misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, just missing the goal. The assist came from Oliver McBurnie after a fast break.
13
Corner Corner
Sheffield United win a corner after Ivor Pandur concedes.
12
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City.
12
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United won a free kick on the left wing.
10
Update Update
Offside called against Hull City. Oliver McBurnie is offside.
10
Update Update
Offside called against Hull City. Oliver McBurnie is offside.
9
Update Update
Foul committed by Matt Crooks for Hull City.
9
Attempt Attempt
Sydie Peck's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Patrick Bamford.
9
Update Update
Femi Seriki from Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
7
Update Update
Femi Seriki of Sheffield United won a free kick in defense.
7
Update Update
Liam Millar from Hull City commits a foul.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hull City takes the lead 1-0 against Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Liam Millar.
4
Update Update
Goal! Hull City takes the lead 1-0 with Oliver McBurnie scoring from the center of the box with his left foot.
4
Attempt Attempt
Callum O'Hare's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
3
Update Update
Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United won a free kick in an attacking position.
2
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. John Lundstram from Hull City shot with his left foot from outside the box, but it went to the left.
1
Corner Corner
Hull City win a corner after Harrison Burrows concedes.
1
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Belloumi's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Oliver McBurnie provided the assist.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Sheffield United exhibited a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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