Sheffield United vs Derby County: match statistics
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Sheffield United vs Derby County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield United play Derby County in Championship (England). The match date is 24 October 2026. Venue: Bramall Lane.
Current form
Sheffield United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Derby County: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield United scores 1.36 and concedes 1.27 goals per match. Derby County scores 0.82 and concedes 1.82. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield United 55%, Derby County 55%. Over 2.5: Sheffield United 64%, Derby County 55%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Derby County has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.10. Sheffield United: 9.4 shots per match, Derby County: 12.7.
Match halves
Sheffield United: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.64. Derby County: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.36.
Goals by minute
Sheffield United: 0-15 (4 goals). Derby County: 16-30 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sheffield United is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Sheffield United · 0.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.36 goals / match - Sheffield United · 0.82 goals / match - Derby County
Sheffield United is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.27 goals / match - Sheffield United · 1.82 goals / match - Derby County
Sheffield United scores in 73% of matches (8 of 11 matches), while Derby County keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 matches).
Derby County scores in 64% of matches (7 of 11 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 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 - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Derby County
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 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1 pts / match - Derby County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Derby County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 9%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sheffield United
Derby County
* 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
| Sheffield United | Liga | Derby County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Sheffield United 1 - 0 - 1 Derby County. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do Sheffield United and Derby County play?
Sheffield United face Derby County on 24 October 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.