Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United: match statistics
The match shapes up to be a close clash between two teams in weaker home and away form respectively. Charlton Athletic has a better home record (45% wins in home matches, +1 goal difference), but their last 5 overall matches have been a disaster—0 wins and just 0.4 points per match. Sheffield United presents inconsistent away form (38% wins, but 62% losses and 0% draws); however, they have recently shown better disposition with 1.8 points per match in the last 5 games and 14 goals scored. A key factor is the fact that Sheffield United does not draw away from home (0%), suggesting a decisive result, but the hosts' poor form and their xG advantage (1.45 vs 1.24 for the visitors) could lead to a draw. I expect an open match with many goals (averaging 2.27 for the hosts and 3.31 for the visitors), where neither side will have a clear advantage.
Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Charlton Athletic played Sheffield United in Championship (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Charlton Athletic: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Sheffield United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Charlton Athletic scores 1.00 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Sheffield United scores 1.44 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Charlton Athletic 52%, Sheffield United 44%. Over 2.5: Charlton Athletic 40%, Sheffield United 60%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.28. Charlton Athletic: 11.4 shots per match, Sheffield United: 13.3.
Match halves
Charlton Athletic: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.64. Sheffield United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Charlton Athletic: 76-90+ (9 goals). Sheffield United: 0-15 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
The match shapes up to be a close clash between two teams in weaker home and away form respectively. Charlton Athletic has a better home record (45% wins in home matches, +1 goal difference), but their last 5 overall matches have been a disaster—0 wins and just 0.4 points per match. Sheffield United presents inconsistent away form (38% wins, but 62% losses and 0% draws); however, they have recently shown better disposition with 1.8 points per match in the last 5 games and 14 goals scored. A key factor is the fact that Sheffield United does not draw away from home (0%), suggesting a decisive result, but the hosts' poor form and their xG advantage (1.45 vs 1.24 for the visitors) could lead to a draw. I expect an open match with many goals (averaging 2.27 for the hosts and 3.31 for the visitors), where neither side will have a clear advantage.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Charlton Athletic | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sheffield United is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Charlton Athletic · 1.8 pts / match - 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 44% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Charlton Athletic · 1.44 goals / match - Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Charlton Athletic · 1.52 goals / match - Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Sheffield United scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Charlton Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Charlton Athletic
Over / Under - Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / match - Charlton Athletic · 1.56 pts / match - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Charlton Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Charlton Athletic
Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Charlton Athletic | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.28 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 58% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 24% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 73% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 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
Previous meeting: Charlton Athletic 1 - 0 - 0 Sheffield United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Charlton Athletic 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 Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
Charlton Athletic score 1.00 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.44. The Championship average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Charlton Athletic's matches and 44% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Charlton Athletic and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Charlton Athletic have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sheffield United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United?
The statistical background for Charlton Athletic 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.