Stoke City vs Sheffield United: match statistics
Stoke City vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stoke City played against Sheffield United in Championship (England). The game was played on December 29, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Stoke City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Sheffield United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Stoke City scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 0.91. Sheffield United scores 1.35 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Stoke City's games and 39% of Sheffield United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 57%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sheffield United has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.31 per game. Stoke City takes 11.6 shots per game, while Sheffield United takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Stoke City leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield United leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stoke City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (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 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% 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 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats 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
| Stoke City | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Sheffield United is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Stoke City · 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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Stoke City · 1.35 goals / game - Sheffield United
Stoke City is 73% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Stoke City · 1.57 goals / game - Sheffield United
Stoke City scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Sheffield United scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Stoke City
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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Stoke City · 1.52 pts / game - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
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 | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). 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
Stoke City
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
| Stoke City | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 2.63 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 59% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 23% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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 Stoke City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sheffield United. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stoke City vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Stoke City 1:2 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 Stoke City vs Sheffield United?
Stoke City score 1.22 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.35. The Championship average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Stoke City's matches and 39% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Stoke City and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Stoke City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Sheffield United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stoke City vs Sheffield United?
The statistical background for Stoke City vs Sheffield United — 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.