Portsmouth vs Sheffield United: match statistics
Portsmouth displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at home and a +3 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.2 goals per match in home games, with an xG of 1.63, indicating untapped offensive potential. Sheffield United has a very poor away form with only a 31% win rate and 63% losses on the road, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match. The visitors' last five away matches have been a series of disappointments with a form of 'lllwlwllwwllwlld', and their away xG (1.28) is lower than Portsmouth's home xG. Portsmouth also controls possession better (53% vs 47%) and has higher shot accuracy in home matches. Considering the hosts' home advantage and Sheffield United's away struggles, a Portsmouth victory is the most likely scenario.
Portsmouth vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portsmouth played against Sheffield United in Championship (England). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Portsmouth has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sheffield United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Portsmouth scores 0.93 goals per game and allows 1.31. Sheffield United scores 1.42 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Portsmouth's games and 48% of Sheffield United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 58%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sheffield United has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.33 per game. Portsmouth takes 11.9 shots per game, while Sheffield United takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Portsmouth leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield United leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portsmouth's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Sheffield United, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Portsmouth displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at home and a +3 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.2 goals per match in home games, with an xG of 1.63, indicating untapped offensive potential. Sheffield United has a very poor away form with only a 31% win rate and 63% losses on the road, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match. The visitors' last five away matches have been a series of disappointments with a form of 'lllwlwllwwllwlld', and their away xG (1.28) is lower than Portsmouth's home xG. Portsmouth also controls possession better (53% vs 47%) and has higher shot accuracy in home matches. Considering the hosts' home advantage and Sheffield United's away struggles, a Portsmouth victory is the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Portsmouth | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Portsmouth is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Portsmouth · 1.4 pts / game - Sheffield United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sheffield United is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
0.93 goals / game - Portsmouth · 1.42 goals / game - Sheffield United
Portsmouth is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.31 goals / game - Portsmouth · 1.45 goals / game - Sheffield United
Portsmouth scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
Sheffield United scores in 68% of games (21 of 31 meczów), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Portsmouth
Over / Under - Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sheffield United is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Portsmouth · 1.45 pts / game - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Portsmouth | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Portsmouth's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sheffield United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Portsmouth 0:1 Sheffield United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?
Portsmouth score 0.93 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.42. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Portsmouth's matches and 48% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Portsmouth and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Portsmouth have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sheffield United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.