Plymouth vs Sheffield Utd: result 2-1 and analysis
ChampionshipMatchday 42Kick-off on April 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Home Park, Plymouth
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What was the result of Plymouth vs Sheffield Utd?
Plymouth won 2-1 on April 12, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 44′J. Rak-SakyiSheffield Utd
- 81′R. HardiePlymouth
- 88′M. TijaniPlymouth
Official lineup for Plymouth vs Sheffield Utd
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Plymouth
3-4-2-1- 15M. Bundu
- 11C. Wright
- 9R. Hardie
- 3N. Ogbeta
- 4J. Houghton
- 20A. Randell
- 2B. Mumba
- 5Julio Pleguezuelo
- 44V. Pálsson
- 6K. Szűcs
- 21C. Hazard
Sheffield Utd
4-2-3-1- 28T. Cannon
- 10C. O'Hare
- 8G. Hamer
- 11J. Rak-Sakyi
- 21Vinicius Souza
- 42Sydie Peck
- 14H. Burrows
- 19J. Robinson
- 15A. Ahmedhodžić
- 18H. Clarke
- 1M. Cooper
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Plymouth have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Sheffield Utd have 10, 1 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Swansea(away) | 0-3 | Championship |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Norwich(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Watford(away) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Derby(home) | 2-3 | Championship |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Portsmouth(away) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Millwall(home) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Oxford United(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Coventry(home) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Sheffield Wednesday(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Bristol City(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Plymouth wins, 0 draws, 3 Sheffield Utd wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | Sheffield Utd 2-0 Plymouth | Championship |
| Jan 23, 2021 | Sheffield Utd 2-1 Plymouth | FA Cup |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Sheffield Utd 3-0 Plymouth | FA Cup |
Last archived meeting: Sheffield Utd vs Plymouth on Dec 14, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Plymouth score 1.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Sheffield Utd score 1.3 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Sheffield Utd | 1.3 | 0.9 | 5 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 22 |
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