Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
Bramall Lane Sat, 7 Mar - 3:00 PM
Championship
Sheffield United SHU
1 – 1
West Bromwich Albion WBA
Full Time Sat, 7 Mar 3:00 PM
George Campbell - 53' (Own Goal)
Goal
|
Goal
George Campbell - 83'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Sheffield United 1–1 West Bromwich Albion. The match ended in a draw. Sheffield United showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 64%–36%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sheffield United showed a significant 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 diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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

D. Whitestone

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

S. Martin

4th Official

D. Harrison

2nd Assistant

A. Fox

1st Assistant

Sheffield United C. Wilder
C. Wilder
VS
West Bromwich Albion J. Morrison
J. Morrison
1.46
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.88
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ipswich Town Rank: W
Southampton Rank: L
Charlton Athletic Rank: L
Leicester City Rank: W
Stoke City Rank: W
Wrexham Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Norwich City Rank: L
Middlesbrough Rank: L
Leicester City Rank: L
Swansea City Rank: L
Queens Park Rangers Rank: W
Bristol City Rank: L
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 4 - 6
6

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sheffield United
55.91%
Draw
24.97%
Away West Bromwich Albion
19.12%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks’ model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
45.37
33.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sheffield United
West Bromwich Albion
Power Score
45.37
33.33
League Position
11
21
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
West Bromwich Albion — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sheffield United West Bromwich Albion

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 —

West Bromwich Albion

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 West Bromwich Albion
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.33
39.03
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.03
26.33
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 -1.30 Efficiency Index
vs
West Bromwich Albion +1.30 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sheffield United
West Bromwich Albion
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 West Bromwich Albion
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sheffield United West Bromwich Albion
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.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sheffield United West Bromwich Albion
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
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
West Bromwich Albion
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 7 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sheffield United SHU Home
7 matches
West Bromwich Albion WBA Away
Match Record
3
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
9
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-03-08T00:08:00+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

No team formation data available.

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 07, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England
Stadium :
Bramall Lane
Capacity :
32702
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Stephen Martin
David Harrison
Andrew Fox
Dean Whitestone

Statistics

Possession
SHU
62%
WBA
38%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 3
77 Dangerous attacks 41
64 Possession 36
5 Corners 7
11 Free kicks 8
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

31 Successful Headers 9
10 Dribble Attempts 9
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33
20 Throwins 17
9 Goal Kicks 10
76 Ball Safe 52
4 Goal Attempts 6
1 Injuries 2
4 Successful Dribbles 3
4 Substitutions 5

Attacking

143 Attacks 91
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

449 Successful Passes 212
32 Successful Long Passes 19
81 Successful Passes Percentage 69
554 Passes 306
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31
67 Long Passes 61
11 Key Passes 5

Defensive

22 Tackles 16
7 Interceptions 9
2 Saves 2

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 21
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

8 Fouls 11
0 Offsides 1

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Gustavo Hamer
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
90+5'
90+1'
Event
Josh Maja → Aune Heggebø
8th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Alex Mowatt → Jayson Molumby
9th Substitution
Event
Tom Cannon → Callum O'Hare
7th Substitution
87'
Event
Femi Seriki → Ki-Jana Hoever
6th Substitution
84'
83'
Event
George Campbell
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
80'
Event
Charlie Taylor
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
78'
Event
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba → Daryl Dike 
5th Substitution
Event
Joe Rothwell → Jaïro Riedewald
4th Substitution
72'
69'
Event
Jed Wallace  → Oliver Bostock
3rd Substitution
Event
George Campbell
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
53'
Event
Jaïro Riedewald
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
47'
Event
Tyrese Campbell → Patrick Bamford
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Charlie Taylor → Krystian Bielik
2nd Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Josh Maja comes on to replace Aune Heggebø.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Callum Styles from West Bromwich Albion earned a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
Offside call against West Bromwich Albion. Josh Maja has been caught offside.
90
Update Update
George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Tyrese Campbell committed a foul against a player from Sheffield United.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Alex Mowatt replaces Jayson Molumby.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion.
90
Update Update
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United committed a foul.
89
Update Update
Japhet Tanganga from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
89
Update Update
Aune Heggebø committed a foul against West Bromwich Albion.
89
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Sydie Peck from Sheffield United takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Max O'Leary of West Bromwich Albion makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Gustavo Hamer.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Thomas Cannon comes on to replace Callum O'Hare.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Femi Seriki comes on to replace Ki-Jana Hoever.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Substitution for Sheffield United: Femi Seriki replaces Ki-Jana Hoever.
81
Corner Corner
Goal! It's now Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1. George Campbell of West Bromwich Albion has scored with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the left corner of the net.
81
Corner Corner
Goal! It's now Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1. George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion has found the net with a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, sending the ball into the bottom left corner.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Charlie Taylor of West Bromwich Albion has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
80
Update Update
Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
80
Update Update
Charlie Taylor committed a foul against West Bromwich Albion.
79
Update Update
Opportunity wasted! Sydie Peck from Sheffield United attempted a header from the center of the box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Gustavo Hamer.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba comes on to replace Daryl Dike.
78
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Tyrese Campbell from Sheffield United fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Callum O'Hare.
74
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Ousmane Diakité of West Bromwich Albion attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar after a quick counterattack.
74
Update Update
Tyler Bindon from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
74
Update Update
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
73
Corner Corner
Sheffield United has been awarded a corner after Charlie Taylor allowed the ball to go out of play.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Joe Rothwell comes on to replace Jairo Riedewald.
71
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal has been denied. Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard area, but it was blocked. The setup came from Gustavo Hamer, who delivered a cross.
70
Corner Corner
Sheffield United has been awarded a corner kick after Danny Imray allowed the ball to go out of play.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Jed Wallace comes on to replace Oliver Bostock.
68
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
68
Update Update
George Campbell committed a foul against the player from West Bromwich Albion.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Adam Davies allowed the ball to go out.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Adam Davies allowed the ball to go out.
64
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United committed a foul.
64
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United committed a foul.
63
Update Update
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
63
Update Update
Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick due to a foul committed by Japhet Tanganga.
63
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
63
Update Update
Callum Styles from West Bromwich Albion earned a free kick in the defensive area.
61
Update Update
Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion was awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
61
Update Update
Harrison Burrows committed a foul against Sheffield United.
59
Update Update
Ki-Jana Hoever from Sheffield United was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
59
Update Update
Oliver Bostock from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Tyler Bindon allowed the ball to go out.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
George Campbell of West Bromwich Albion inadvertently scored an own goal, putting Sheffield United in the lead. The score is now Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 0.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Tyler Bindon allowed the ball to go out of play.
48
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Isaac Price from West Bromwich Albion takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Sydie Peck allowed the ball to go out.
48
Update Update
Another offensive effort underway. Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jairo Riedewald of Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Ki-Jana Hoever allowed the ball to go out.
46
Update Update
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
46
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jairo Riedewald of Sheffield United has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Adam Davies allowed the ball to go out.
46
Update Update
Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Charlie Taylor comes on to replace Krystian Bielik due to an injury.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Krystian Bielik from West Bromwich Albion.
45
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Jairo Riedewald.
45
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield United: Tyrese Campbell replaces Patrick Bamford due to injury.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Sheffield United 0, West Bromwich Albion 0.
44
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
42
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
41
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Oliver Bostock from West Bromwich Albion took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed high and wide to the right.
41
Update Update
Jayson Molumby from West Bromwich Albion earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
41
Update Update
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United committed a foul.
40
Update Update
Japhet Tanganga of Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
40
Update Update
Aune Heggebø committed a foul against West Bromwich Albion.
38
Update Update
Japhet Tanganga of Sheffield United was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
38
Update Update
Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
34
Corner Corner
Sheffield United has been awarded a corner kick after Isaac Price allowed the ball to go out of play.
30
Corner Corner
Sheffield United has been awarded a corner kick after Ousmane Diakité allowed the ball to go out of play.
29
Update Update
Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sheffield United after a play that resulted in Ousmane Diakité giving up possession.
29
Update Update
Jairo Riedewald from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
29
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
28
Update Update
Jairo Riedewald of Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
28
Update Update
Aune Heggebø committed a foul against West Bromwich Albion.
27
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to West Bromwich Albion after Ki-Jana Hoever allowed the ball to go out of play.
26
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Ki-Jana Hoever.
26
Corner Corner
Sheffield United has been awarded a corner kick after George Campbell allowed the ball to go out of play.
25
Update Update
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United earned a free kick in an offensive position.
25
Update Update
Jayson Molumby from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.
24
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted! Oliver Bostock from West Bromwich Albion took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Aune Heggebø.
24
Update Update
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United committed a foul.
24
Update Update
Danny Imray from West Bromwich Albion was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
15
Update Update
Jairo Riedewald commits a foul on a Sheffield United player.
15
Update Update
Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
8
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered! Andre Brooks from Sheffield United took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed to the left. Callum O'Hare provided the assist.
7
Update Update
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play now.
4
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Krystian Bielik from West Bromwich Albion.
4
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
2
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Japhet Tanganga from Sheffield United.
1
Update Update
Japhet Tanganga of Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
1
Update Update
Daryl Dike from West Bromwich Albion committed a foul.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Sheffield United exhibited a significant 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 contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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