Sheffield United vs Derby County: match statistics
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Sheffield United vs Derby County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield United plays Derby County in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: Bramall Lane.
Recent form
Sheffield United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Derby County has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield United scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.27. Derby County scores 0.82 and allows 1.82. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Sheffield United's games and 55% of Derby County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 55%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derby County has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.10 per game. Sheffield United takes 9.4 shots per game, while Derby County takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield United leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Derby County leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Derby County, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Sheffield United | Derby County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.21 |
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.
Sheffield United is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sheffield United · 0.4 pts / game - Derby County
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 66% better for: goals scored per game.
1.36 goals / game - Sheffield United · 0.82 goals / game - Derby County
Sheffield United is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Sheffield United · 1.82 goals / game - Derby County
Sheffield United scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 games), while Derby County keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
Derby County scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 games), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 games).
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 - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Derby County
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).
1.36 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1 pts / game - Derby County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Derby County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 9%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* 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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Sheffield United
Derby County
* 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
| Sheffield United | Liga | Derby County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.64 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 64% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 61% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 21% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 77% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 55% | 79% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sheffield United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Derby County. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Sheffield United and Derby County play?
Sheffield United face Derby County on October 24, 2026 in Championship at Bramall Lane. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield United and Derby County?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sheffield United won 1, Derby County won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield United vs Derby County?
Sheffield United score 1.36 goals per game on average and Derby County 0.82. The Championship average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Sheffield United's matches and 55% of Derby County's.
What form are Sheffield United and Derby County in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Derby County 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Derby County?
The statistical background for Sheffield United vs Derby County — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.