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West Ham vs Sheffield Utd

London Stadium, London15 February 2021 at 18:00
Referee: S. Hooper

Match Events

West Ham
Sheffield Utd
Kick Off
Goal cancelled6′
VAR
39′Chris Basham
D. Rice

Penalty

41′
Half Time
I. Diop

assist: A. Cresswell

58′
62′
O. NorwoodO. McBurnie
M. LanziniM. Noble
63′
J. LingardS. Benrahma
82′
85′
J. EganP. Jagielka
87′John Lundstram
B. JohnsonR. Fredericks
90+2′
R. Fredericks

assist: S. Benrahma

90+6′
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots8
1Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox3
11Fouls12
7Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
45%Ball Possession55%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves6
429Total passes500
348Passes accurate427
81%Passes %85%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is 6.87, compared to — for Sheffield Utd. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. West Ham's highest-rated starter is J. Bowen (6.98), while Sheffield Utd's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of West Ham have contributed 13 goals and 10 assists this season, led by J. Bowen (8G). Sheffield Utd's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Sheffield Utd's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

West Ham field 4 midfielders averaging 6.75, versus Sheffield Utd's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

West Ham start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.98, compared to 2 for Sheffield Utd averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 75% for West Ham and —% for Sheffield Utd. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

West Ham's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Sheffield Utd. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of West Ham's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: J. Bowen (29), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)), while Sheffield Utd average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

West Ham's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 0 for Sheffield Utd. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

West Ham3-4-2-13-5-2Sheffield Utd
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fabiańs.3Cresswe.15Dawson5Coufal23Diop31Johnson10Lanzini11Lingard28Souček41Rice20Bowen1Ramsdale6Basham3Stevens12Egan22Ampadu20Bogle16Norwood7Lundstr.23Osborn17McGoldr.10Sharp

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

Substitutes

Coach: C. Wilder

West HamPosition StrengthSheffield Utd
6.87
Avg Rating
6.75Midfielder (4 v 5)
5G 0A0G 0A
6.98Forward (3 v 2)
8G 10A0G 0A
West Ham3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
3DefenderA. Cresswell
15DefenderC. Dawson
23DefenderI. Diop
5MidfielderV. Coufal
31MidfielderB. Johnson
28MidfielderT. Souček6.85G
41MidfielderD. Rice
10ForwardM. Lanzini
11ForwardJ. Lingard
20ForwardJ. Bowen7.08G10A
Sheffield Utd3-5-2
1GoalkeeperA. Ramsdale
6DefenderC. Basham
12DefenderJ. Egan
22DefenderE. Ampadu
3MidfielderE. Stevens
20MidfielderJ. Bogle
16MidfielderO. Norwood
7MidfielderJ. Lundstram
23MidfielderB. Osborn
17ForwardD. McGoldrick
10ForwardB. Sharp

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Sheffield Utd 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by D. Rice 41′ (pen.), I. Diop 58′, R. Fredericks 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 45% possession while Sheffield Utd held 55%. West Ham had 13 shots (9 on target) compared to 8 (5 on target) for Sheffield Utd. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Sheffield Utd made 2. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Craig Dawson 6′).

Rivalry since 2019

West Ham vs Sheffield Utd Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
West Ham
2
wins
Drawn
2
Sheffield Utd
1
wins
Total goals
10 · 2.0/match
Both scored
2/5 · 40%
Over 2.5
1/5 · 20%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Sheffield Utd

WLLWWL

Match Prediction

West Ham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Sheffield Utd

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : West Ham or draw

63%Form38%
60%Attack40%
53%Defence47%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Sheffield Utd

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026