Sheffield United vs Wrexham: match statistics
Sheffield United show a clear advantage in home matches with a 44% win rate and a goal difference of +8 at their home ground. The hosts have significantly better offensive statistics at home (averaging 1.61 goals per game and an xG of 1.73), along with a solid defense (1.17 goals conceded on average). Wrexham show weaker form in away matches with only a 39% win rate and a significantly lower xG (0.98), suggesting difficulties in creating scoring chances on the road. Additionally, the visitors are on a negative run in their last 5 matches (1.2 points per game), conceding as many as 9 goals in this period. Sheffield United's advantage in possession (57% vs 45%) and better efficiency in home matches speak in favor of a home win, although Wrexham's solid away defense (33% clean sheets) could make it a closely contested match.
Sheffield United vs Wrexham: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield United played Wrexham in Championship (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Sheffield United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Wrexham: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. Wrexham scores 1.53 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield United 53%, Wrexham 66%. Over 2.5: Sheffield United 55%, Wrexham 47%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.30. Sheffield United: 12.9 shots per match, Wrexham: 11.3.
Match halves
Sheffield United: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.63. Wrexham: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Sheffield United: 0-15 (11 goals). Wrexham: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 8.00, 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
Sheffield United show a clear advantage in home matches with a 44% win rate and a goal difference of +8 at their home ground. The hosts have significantly better offensive statistics at home (averaging 1.61 goals per game and an xG of 1.73), along with a solid defense (1.17 goals conceded on average). Wrexham show weaker form in away matches with only a 39% win rate and a significantly lower xG (0.98), suggesting difficulties in creating scoring chances on the road. Additionally, the visitors are on a negative run in their last 5 matches (1.2 points per game), conceding as many as 9 goals in this period. Sheffield United's advantage in possession (57% vs 45%) and better efficiency in home matches speak in favor of a home win, although Wrexham's solid away defense (33% clean sheets) could make it a closely contested match.
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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
| Sheffield United | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
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.
Wrexham is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1.8 pts / match - Wrexham
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.
Wrexham is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Sheffield United · 1.53 goals / match - Wrexham
Sheffield United scores in 74% of matches (28 of 38 matches), while Wrexham keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
Wrexham scores in 87% of matches (33 of 38 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 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 - Wrexham
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1.42 pts / match - Wrexham
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 39%. 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.
Wrexham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Wrexham
* 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 | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.76 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 56% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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: Sheffield United 0 - 0 - 1 Wrexham. Average goals 8.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 1:2 Wrexham. 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 Wrexham?
Sheffield United score 1.39 goals per game on average and Wrexham 1.53. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Sheffield United's matches and 66% of Wrexham's.
What form are Sheffield United and Wrexham in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Wrexham 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Wrexham?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sheffield United vs Wrexham: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.