Norwich City vs Sheffield United: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly contested, which is confirmed by the statistical analysis of both teams. Norwich City presents a better home form with a higher average xG (1.54 vs 1.26) and ball possession (55% vs 47%); however, their goalscoring efficiency in home matches is low (1.12 goals/match) alongside a high FTS% of 29%. Sheffield United has been in better form in their last five matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.8 PPG) and holds a higher away win rate (39% vs Norwich's 35% at home), making them a real threat. Both teams have a negative goal difference in their respective home/away splits (Norwich -3, Sheffield -6) and a similar average of conceded goals, suggesting defensive issues on both sides. Considering the balanced strength of the squads, the hosts' slight edge in possession, and the visitors' solid recent form, a draw seems to be the most likely result of this clash.
Norwich City vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Norwich City played Sheffield United in Championship (England). The match was played on 11 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Norwich City: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Sheffield United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Norwich City scores 1.34 and concedes 1.26 goals per match. Sheffield United scores 1.42 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Norwich City 60%, Sheffield United 50%. Over 2.5: Norwich City 49%, Sheffield United 56%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.38. Norwich City: 12.2 shots per match, Sheffield United: 13.3.
Match halves
Norwich City: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.74. Sheffield United: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Norwich City: 61-75 (11 goals). Sheffield United: 0-15 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 promises to be very evenly contested, which is confirmed by the statistical analysis of both teams. Norwich City presents a better home form with a higher average xG (1.54 vs 1.26) and ball possession (55% vs 47%); however, their goalscoring efficiency in home matches is low (1.12 goals/match) alongside a high FTS% of 29%. Sheffield United has been in better form in their last five matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.8 PPG) and holds a higher away win rate (39% vs Norwich's 35% at home), making them a real threat. Both teams have a negative goal difference in their respective home/away splits (Norwich -3, Sheffield -6) and a similar average of conceded goals, suggesting defensive issues on both sides. Considering the balanced strength of the squads, the hosts' slight edge in possession, and the visitors' solid recent form, a draw seems to be the most likely result of this clash.
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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
| Norwich City | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Norwich City is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Norwich City · 2 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 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.34 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.42 goals / match - Sheffield United
Norwich City is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.26 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.36 goals / match - Sheffield United
Norwich City scores in 80% of matches (28 of 35 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 matches).
Sheffield United scores in 72% of matches (26 of 36 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 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 - Norwich City
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Norwich City · 1.5 pts / match - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (18). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Norwich City
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
| Norwich City | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.60 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 49% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 71% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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: Norwich City 0 - 1 - 0 Sheffield United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 2:1 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 Norwich City vs Sheffield United?
Norwich City score 1.34 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.42. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Norwich City's matches and 50% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Norwich City and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Sheffield United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Sheffield United?
The statistical background for Norwich 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.