Southampton vs Sheffield United: match statistics
Southampton holds a clear advantage as the host in this clash. The team presents a solid home record with 38% wins and only 23% losses at their own stadium, achieving a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. Sheffield United, meanwhile, performs very poorly away, losing as many as 64% of away matches and not recording a single draw, indicating extreme instability. A key factor is also Southampton's advantage in xG (1.79 vs 1.24) and significantly higher average possession (59% vs 47%). Although the form of both teams in the last five matches is similar, the hosts' home statistics and Sheffield's fatal streak away speak for a Southampton victory. A draw is also possible due to the hosts' high tendency to split points (38% draws at home).
Southampton vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southampton played against Sheffield United in Championship (England). The game was played on January 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Southampton has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Sheffield United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Southampton scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.48. Sheffield United scores 1.38 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Southampton's games and 42% of Sheffield United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 58%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.50 per game. Southampton takes 14.9 shots per game, while Sheffield United takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Southampton leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield United leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southampton's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 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 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Southampton holds a clear advantage as the host in this clash. The team presents a solid home record with 38% wins and only 23% losses at their own stadium, achieving a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. Sheffield United, meanwhile, performs very poorly away, losing as many as 64% of away matches and not recording a single draw, indicating extreme instability. A key factor is also Southampton's advantage in xG (1.79 vs 1.24) and significantly higher average possession (59% vs 47%). Although the form of both teams in the last five matches is similar, the hosts' home statistics and Sheffield's fatal streak away speak for a Southampton victory. A draw is also possible due to the hosts' high tendency to split points (38% draws at home).
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Southampton | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Southampton · 1.8 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.
Southampton scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
Sheffield United scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 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 - Southampton
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Southampton · 1.54 pts / game - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. 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.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). 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
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* 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
| Southampton | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.93 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 57% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 72% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Southampton's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sheffield United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Southampton vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Southampton 1:0 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 Southampton vs Sheffield United?
Southampton score 1.44 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.38. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Southampton's matches and 42% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Southampton and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Southampton have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Sheffield United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southampton vs Sheffield United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southampton vs Sheffield United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.