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Tottenham vs Sheffield Utd

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London2 May 2021 at 19:15
Referee: A. Marriner

Match Events

Tottenham
Sheffield Utd
Kick Off
18′John Egan
G. Bale

assist: S. Aurier

36′
Half Time
46′
R. BrewsterO. Burke
46′
J. BogleS. Berge
Goal cancelled51′
VAR
G. Bale

assist: Son Heung-Min

61′
G. Bale

assist: S. Aurier

69′
G. Lo CelsoH. Winks
70′
G. BaleS. Bergwijn
75′
Son Heung-Min

assist: S. Bergwijn

77′
D. AlliE. Lamela
78′
83′
D. McGoldrickL. Mousset
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

11Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal3
20Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots4
10Shots insidebox5
10Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls9
6Corner Kicks6
3Offsides0
65%Ball Possession35%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves6
715Total passes356
650Passes accurate275
91%Passes %77%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Tottenham deploy 4 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

Tottenham field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Sheffield Utd's 4 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

Tottenham start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Tottenham's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: Son Heung-Min (33), oldest: Son Heung-Min (33)), 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.

Tottenham4-2-3-13-4-1-2Sheffield Utd
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lloris4Alderwe.24Aurier3Reguilón5Højbjerg20Alli15Dier18Celso9Bale7Heung-M.10Kane1Ramsdale6Basham3Stevens2Baldock12Egan20Bogle4Fleck16Norwood23Osborn17McGoldr.24Brewster

Substitutes

Coach: R. Mason

Substitutes

Coach: P. Heckingbottom

TottenhamPosition StrengthSheffield Utd
Tottenham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
4DefenderT. Alderweireld
24DefenderS. Aurier
3DefenderReguilón
15DefenderE. Dier
5MidfielderP. Højbjerg
20MidfielderD. Alli
18MidfielderG. Lo Celso
9MidfielderG. Bale
7MidfielderSon Heung-Min
10ForwardH. Kane
Sheffield Utd3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Ramsdale
6DefenderC. Basham
2DefenderG. Baldock
12DefenderJ. Egan
3MidfielderE. Stevens
20MidfielderJ. Bogle
4MidfielderJ. Fleck
16MidfielderO. Norwood
23ForwardB. Osborn
17ForwardD. McGoldrick
24ForwardR. Brewster

Match Summary

Tottenham defeated Sheffield Utd 4:0. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by G. Bale 36′, G. Bale 61′, G. Bale 69′, Son Heung-Min 77′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Tottenham had 65% possession while Sheffield Utd held 35%. Tottenham had 20 shots (11 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Sheffield Utd. Tottenham made 3 substitutions, Sheffield Utd made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Heung-Min Son 51′).

Rivalry since 2015

Tottenham vs Sheffield Utd Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Tottenham
4
wins
Drawn
2
Sheffield Utd
2
wins
Total goals
22 · 2.8/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

Recent Form

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Sheffield Utd

WLLWWL

Match Prediction

Tottenham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Sheffield Utd

10%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Tottenham

73%Form27%
82%Attack18%
58%Defence42%
62%Head-to-head38%

Injuries & Suspensions

Tottenham

  • DoubtfulB. Davies

Sheffield Utd

  • DoubtfulO. McBurnie
  • DoubtfulJ. O'Connell
  • DoubtfulB. Sharp
  • DoubtfulJ. Robinson

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

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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: Tottenham

W 544D 297L 418
Over 2.554
Goals scored1938

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