Head-to-head overview
10 meetings- Sheffield UnitedWins
- 6
- Draws10.0% of meetings
- 1
- DerbyWins
- 3
- Goals per match
- 2.50
- Over 2.5 goals
- 50.0%
- Both teams scored
- 60.0%
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 |
25/26
|
Derby1–2Sheffield United |
| 2025-11-01 |
25/26
|
Sheffield United1–3Derby |
| 2025-02-01 |
24/25
|
Derby0–1Sheffield United |
| 2024-09-21 |
24/25
|
Sheffield United1–0Derby |
| 2022-01-15 |
21/22
|
Derby2–0Sheffield United |
| 2021-09-25 |
21/22
|
Sheffield United1–0Derby |
| 2018-12-26 |
18/19
|
Sheffield United3–1Derby |
| 2018-10-20 |
18/19
|
Derby2–1Sheffield United |
| 2018-01-01 |
17/18
|
Derby1–1Sheffield United |
| 2017-08-26 |
17/18
|
Sheffield United3–1Derby |
Recent matches
Sheffield United
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 |
26/27
|
Stoke2–1Sheffield United |
| 2026-09-14 |
26/27
|
Sheffield United0–1Wolves |
| 2026-09-13 |
26/27
|
Sheffield United0–1Wolves |
| 2026-09-08 |
26/27
|
Blackburn1–2Sheffield United |
| 2026-09-05 |
26/27
|
Sheffield United1–3Norwich |
| 2026-09-01 |
26/27
|
Sheffield United3–2Bolton |
| 2026-08-29 |
26/27
|
Cardiff2–2Sheffield United |
| 2026-08-22 |
26/27
|
Swansea0–0Sheffield United |
Derby
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 |
26/27
|
Burnley1–1Derby |
| 2026-09-13 |
26/27
|
Derby1–2Birmingham |
| 2026-09-12 |
26/27
|
Derby1–2Birmingham |
| 2026-09-09 |
26/27
|
Derby0–1West Brom |
| 2026-09-05 |
26/27
|
West Ham3–0Derby |
| 2026-09-01 |
26/27
|
Portsmouth0–2Derby |
| 2026-08-29 |
26/27
|
Derby0–3Swansea |
| 2026-08-22 |
26/27
|
Derby2–2Cardiff |
Sheffield United
Derby
Wins
25%
12%
Over 2.5 goals
62%
62%
Both teams scored
62%
50%
Clean sheets
12%
12%
Home & away results
This season · 26/27
Sheffield United
| Home | Away | 1st goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Sheffield United | Swansea | 1 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Middlesbrough | 2 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Southampton | 3 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | 0–1 | Wolves | 4 | 90′ Away |
| 19 | Sheffield United | 0–1 | Wolves | 4 | — |
| 19 | Sheffield United | Stoke | 5 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | West Ham | 6 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | West Brom | 7 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | QPR | 8 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | 0–0 | Birmingham | 9 | – |
| 19 | Sheffield United | Lincoln | 10 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | 3–2 | Bolton | 11 | 1′ Away |
| 19 | Sheffield United | Charlton | 12 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Bristol City | 13 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Blackburn | 14 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Millwall | 15 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Wrexham | 16 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Portsmouth | 17 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | 1–3 | Norwich | 18 | 8′ Away |
| 19 · Sheffield United | |||||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Watford | 20 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Cardiff | 21 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Derby | 22 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Preston | 23 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Burnley | 24 | ||
Derby
| Home | Away | 1st goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | Derby | 22 | ||
| 2 | Middlesbrough | Derby | 22 | ||
| 3 | Southampton | Derby | 22 | ||
| 4 | Wolves | Derby | 22 | ||
| 5 | Stoke | Derby | 22 | ||
| 6 | West Ham | 3–0 | Derby | 22 | 6′ Home |
| 7 | West Brom | Derby | 22 | ||
| 8 | QPR | Derby | 22 | ||
| 9 | Birmingham | Derby | 22 | ||
| 10 | Lincoln | Derby | 22 | ||
| 11 | Bolton | Derby | 22 | ||
| 12 | Charlton | 2–1 | Derby | 22 | 23′ Away |
| 13 | Bristol City | Derby | 22 | ||
| 14 | Blackburn | Derby | 22 | ||
| 15 | Millwall | Derby | 22 | ||
| 16 | Wrexham | Derby | 22 | ||
| 17 | Portsmouth | 0–2 | Derby | 22 | 16′ Away |
| 18 | Norwich | Derby | 22 | ||
| 19 | Sheffield United | Derby | 22 | ||
| 20 | Watford | Derby | 22 | ||
| 21 | Cardiff | Derby | 22 | ||
| 22 · Derby | |||||
| 23 | Preston | Derby | 22 | ||
| 24 | Burnley | 1–1 | Derby | 22 | 34′ Home |
Sheffield United Home
Derby Away
Wins
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
Over 3.5
Both teams scored
Clean sheets
Scores first
Season analysis
Home, away & overall
Championship · 26/27 · Completed league matches only.
Sheffield United
| Goals & results | Home5 matches | Away4 matches | Overall9 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / match | 0.80 | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| Draws | 20.0% | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Goals scored / match | 0.80 | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.40 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Total goals / match | 2.20 | 2.50 | 2.33 |
| Failed to score | 60.0% | 25.0% | 44.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 60.0% | 25.0% | 44.4% |
Scoring first & comebacks
| Match situation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores first → leads at half-time | 0 of 00 of 1 | —0% |
| Scores first → wins | 0 of 00 of 1 | —0% |
| Concedes first → wins | 1 of 42 of 6 | 25%33% |
Scoring order known: 5/5 home.Scoring order known: 9/9 overall. Percentages are shown only when the required data is complete.
Goal timing
Home matches| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | — | — |
| 16–30 | — | — |
| 31–45 | — | — |
| 46–60 | — | — |
| 61–75 | — | — |
| 76–90 | — | — |
Goal-minute data is not available. “—” means unavailable, not zero. The 31–45 and 76–90 intervals include stoppage time.
Derby
| Goals & results | Home5 matches | Away4 matches | Overall9 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / match | 0.20 | 1.00 | 0.56 |
| Draws | 20.0% | 25.0% | 22.2% |
| Goals scored / match | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| Goals conceded / match | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.78 |
| Total goals / match | 2.80 | 2.50 | 2.67 |
| Failed to score | 40.0% | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 20.0% | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Scoring first & comebacks
| Match situation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores first → leads at half-time | 2 of 2— | 100%— |
| Scores first → wins | 1 of 2— | 50%— |
| Concedes first → wins | 0 of 2— | 0%— |
Scoring order known: 4/4 away.Scoring order known: 8/9 overall. Percentages are shown only when the required data is complete.
Goal timing
Away matches| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | 0 | 1 |
| 16–30 | 2 | 0 |
| 31–45 | 0 | 1 |
| 46–60 | 0 | 0 |
| 61–75 | 1 | 1 |
| 76–90 | 1 | 3 |
Goal-minute data is not available. “—” means unavailable, not zero. The 31–45 and 76–90 intervals include stoppage time.
Two perspectives
What each model says about this match
The strength model considers results adjusted for opponent quality; the goals model uses recent form. Differences between them deserve a closer look.
| Model | Sheffield United | Draw | Derby | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (Elo) | 44.6% | 25.1% | 30.3% | Historical results adjusted for opponent quality and the league's home advantage |
| Goals (Poisson) | 31.8% | 25.2% | 42.4% | Each team's recent attack and defence relative to the league average |
1.27–1.51
Model expected goals
52.0%
Probability of over 2.5 goals
55.6%
Both teams to score
1-1
Most likely score, at 11.9%
Most likely scores
1-111.9%
0-19.3%
1-29.0%
1-07.9%
2-17.6%
0-27.1%
Strength and dominance
Team strength and finishing efficiency
Recent results need context. These measures account for opponent quality and the balance of play.
| Measure | Sheffield United | Derby | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (Elo) | 1483 | 1461 | The league average is 1500. A higher rating indicates stronger results after adjusting for opponent quality. |
| Change over the last 10 | -24 | -77 | Rating gained or lost over the last ten matches |
| Opposition strength | 1491 | 1500 | Average opponent rating over the last 20 matches. Above 1500 indicates a tougher schedule. |
| Shot share | 45.2% | 45.8% | Share of all shots in a match. Above 50% means the team takes more shots than its opponents. |
| Shots on target share | 46.2% | 41.7% | The same measure, counting only shots on target |
| Finishing and saving index (PDO) | 1024 | 1045 | Shooting conversion plus save percentage, on a scale centred on 1000. Extreme values can reflect short-term variation. |
| Conversion | 33.3% | 31.7% | Shots on target converted into goals |
| Save percentage | 69.0% | 72.7% | Opponents' shots on target that are saved |
Goals
When teams score and how matches unfold
Averages hide the distribution. Teams with similar goals per match can have very different patterns of scorelines.
Goals by half
| Team | 1H scored | 2H scored | 1H conceded | 2H conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 0.47 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.68 |
| Derby | 0.68 | 0.47 | 0.68 | 0.74 |
Total goals
| Team | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 5% | 15% | 18% | 32% | 30% |
| Derby | 0% | 18% | 22% | 40% | 20% |
Context
Coming into the match
Home and away performance, rest since the last match, and each team's manager.
0.82
Sheffield United at home, 11 matches
1.00
Derby away, 10 matches
35d
Days of rest for Sheffield United
35d
Days of rest for Derby
—
Manager of Sheffield United
—
Manager of Derby
0
Matches for Sheffield United in the last 14 days
0
Matches for Derby in the last 14 days
11
Points for Sheffield United behind the leaders, and 2 above the relegation zone
15
Points for Derby behind the leaders, and -2 above the relegation zone
2.57
League goals per match
27.4%
League draw rate
Statistics
Side-by-side comparison
Averages over each team's last 20 matches. The left bar represents Sheffield United, the right bar represents Derby.
On the ball
11.82
12.29
shots
4.24
3.71
shots on target
35.8%
30.1%
accuracy
4.94
5.21
corners
10.32
12.79
fouls
2.0
2.67
yellow cards
Recent form
| Team | Last 10 | PPG | goals | streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | LLLWLWDDDW | 1.20 | 1.10–1.30 | 3L |
| Derby | DLLLLWLDLL | 0.50 | 0.90–1.80 | 1D |
At half-time
| Team | ahead | level | behind | comeback wins | lead lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Derby | 8 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Squads
Injuries and suspensions
0 players reported unavailable or doubtful across both teams, with the reason.
Sheffield United
No absences reported.
Derby
No absences reported.
Newsroom
News about both teams
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09-13
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09-13
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The Guardian
09-13
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BBC Sport
09-13
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Football Italia
09-13
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BBC Sport
09-13