Everton vs Sheffield Utd: result 3-1 and analysis
League Cup2nd RoundKick-off on August 24, 2011 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside
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What was the result of Everton vs Sheffield Utd?
Everton won 3-1 on August 24, 2011.
Goalscorers
- 28′R. CresswellSheffield Utd
- 31′R. CresswellEverton (o.g.)
- 37′Victor Chinedu AnichebeEverton
- 42′Mikel Arteta AmatriainEverton
Official lineup for Everton vs Sheffield Utd
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Everton
- VVictor Chinedu Anichebe
- 20R. Barkley
- 21Leon Osman
- 25M. Fellaini
- 26J. Rodwell
- MMikel Arteta Amatriain
- 2Tony Hibbert
- 3L. Baines
- 5J. Heitinga
- 6P. Jagielka
- 1J. Mucha
Sheffield Utd
- RR. Cresswell
- LLecsinel Jean-François
- SS. Quinn
- LL. Williamson
- MMichael Paul Doyle
- RR. Flynn
- MM. Harriott
- NN. Collins
- MM. Lowton
- HH. Maguire
- SS. Simonsen
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Everton have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Sheffield Utd have 3, 2 and 0.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2011 | QPR(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| May 22, 2011 | Chelsea(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| May 14, 2011 | West Brom(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| May 7, 2011 | Manchester City(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 30, 2011 | Wigan(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2011 | Tranmere(away) | 1-1 | League One |
| Aug 16, 2011 | Walsall(home) | 3-2 | League One |
| Aug 13, 2011 | Brentford(home) | 2-0 | League One |
| Aug 9, 2011 | Hartlepool(away) | 2-2 | League Cup |
| Aug 6, 2011 | Oldham(away) | 2-0 | League One |
How many goals should we expect?
Everton score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Sheffield Utd score 2.0 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 1.5 | 1.0 | 4 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| Sheffield Utd | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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