Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion: match statistics
Sheffield United presents decidedly better home form with 47% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 at their own ground. In their last 5 matches, the hosts earned 1.8 points per game, winning 3 encounters, while West Bromwich is on a disastrous run with just 0.4 points per game and no victories. The visitors are characterized by very poor efficiency on the road (72% losses, only 17% wins) and the lowest average xG (1.27) while simultaneously conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. Sheffield United possesses better offensive statistics (1.65 vs 0.83 average goals) and defensive figures (1.18 vs 1.67 average conceded), which, combined with home advantage, gives them a clear edge. The difference in away goal difference (-15 for WBA) and recent form decidedly favors the hosts.
Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield United played West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Sheffield United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. West Bromwich Albion: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. West Bromwich Albion scores 0.97 and concedes 1.49. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield United 49%, West Bromwich Albion 54%. Over 2.5: Sheffield United 57%, West Bromwich Albion 49%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.44. Sheffield United: 13.3 shots per match, West Bromwich Albion: 13.4.
Match halves
Sheffield United: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.66. West Bromwich Albion: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Sheffield United: 0-15 (11 goals). West Bromwich Albion: 76-90+ (8 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: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Sheffield United presents decidedly better home form with 47% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 at their own ground. In their last 5 matches, the hosts earned 1.8 points per game, winning 3 encounters, while West Bromwich is on a disastrous run with just 0.4 points per game and no victories. The visitors are characterized by very poor efficiency on the road (72% losses, only 17% wins) and the lowest average xG (1.27) while simultaneously conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. Sheffield United possesses better offensive statistics (1.65 vs 0.83 average goals) and defensive figures (1.18 vs 1.67 average conceded), which, combined with home advantage, gives them a clear edge. The difference in away goal difference (-15 for WBA) and recent form decidedly favors the hosts.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Sheffield United | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
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.
1.8 pts / match - Sheffield United · 0.6 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion
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 47% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Sheffield United · 0.97 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Sheffield United is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.37 goals / match - Sheffield United · 1.49 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Sheffield United scores in 71% of matches (25 of 35 matches), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 matches).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 66% of matches (23 of 35 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 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 - Sheffield United
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.51 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1.14 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 43%. 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.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 0-15 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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
West Bromwich Albion
* 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 | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.80 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 49% | 56% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 51% | ▼ 49% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 71% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sheffield United 0 - 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 1:1 West Bromwich Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion?
Sheffield United score 1.43 goals per game on average and West Bromwich Albion 0.97. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Sheffield United's matches and 54% of West Bromwich Albion's.
What form are Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and West Bromwich Albion 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.