Swansea vs Sheffield Utd
Swansea and Sheffield Utd settle for stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless Championship clash.
The Championship fixture between Swansea and Sheffield Utd ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team managing to score. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a Sheffield Utd win, proving that sometimes a clean sheet is the most exciting outcome of all.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Swansea welcoming Sheffield United in what promises to be a tightly fought encounter. Both sides have reshaped their squads over the summer, setting the stage for an intriguing battle as they look to start their campaigns on a positive note.
Key facts
- 1.Swansea have signed E. Just and S. Welsh ahead of the new season.
- 2.Swansea have released E. Galbraith and L. Cullen during the summer.
- 3.Sheffield United have lost G. Hamer and A. Brooks in the transfer window.
- 4.The predicted halftime score is 0-0, indicating a tight first half.
- 5.Sheffield United have the highest aggregate probability for an away win.
- 6.The most likely fulltime scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Sheffield United.
- 7.Both teams finished mid-table last season, setting up a balanced contest.
The context
Swansea have made notable additions with the signings of E. Just and S. Welsh, while parting ways with E. Galbraith and L. Cullen. Sheffield United, meanwhile, have been quieter in the transfer market but have lost G. Hamer and A. Brooks. These changes could influence the dynamics as both teams seek to find their rhythm early on.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Swansea
Away — Sheffield Utd
No standout best passers flagged for Sheffield Utd
Analysis
The match is expected to be cagey in the first half, with a 0-0 halftime scoreline the most likely scenario. Sheffield United hold a slight edge in the aggregate probabilities for an away win, suggesting they may find a way to break the deadlock in the second half. The predicted 2-1 scoreline indicates a competitive game with both sides finding the net, but ultimately Sheffield United edging ahead.
Prediction
We anticipate a closely contested match with Sheffield United emerging victorious by 2-1. The first half should be a tactical stalemate, but the Blades are expected to capitalise on opportunities in the latter stages to secure the win.
The verdict
This season opener sets the tone for both teams, with Sheffield United looking to build momentum away from home. Swansea will be eager to start strong, but the visitors' slight advantage in the prediction suggests they will take all three points in a thrilling encounter.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Burrows
Yellow Card
Fulton
Yellow Card
Yeo
Idah
Rothwell
Just
Cabango
Tanganga
Yellow Card
Bamford
Fulton
Lissah
Yellow Card
Arblaster
Burrows
Match Statistics
Swansea
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4J. FultonM
- 5B. CabangoD
- 6M. StamenićM
- 8E. JustM
- 14J. TymonD
- 22L. VigourouxG
- 23S. WelshD
- 26F. LissahD
- 30J. OpokuM
- 33A. IdahF
- 49M. YeoM
Substitutes
- 1A. FisherG
- 2J. KeyD
- 7M. WidellM
- 9Z. VipotnikF
- 10Eom Ji-SungF
- 20Tiago ParenteD
- 21L. WaltaM
- 31R. StewartF
- 35RonaldF
Sheffield Utd
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. CooperG
- 3S. McCallumD
- 4O. ArblasterM
- 5J. TangangaD
- 7J. RothwellM
- 10C. O'HareF
- 14H. BurrowsM
- 25M. McGuinnessD
- 38F. SerikiM
- 42Sydie PeckM
- 45P. BamfordF
Substitutes
- 2M. DohertyD
- 9T. CannonF
- 11R. DonovanM
- 16J. ShackletonD
- 17A. DaviesG
- 23T. CampbellF
- 30R. Norrington-DaviesD
- 33J. BaptisteM
- 44J. RiedewaldM
Swansea
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Welsh | D | 49 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Cabango(C) | D | 49 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jay Fulton | M | 49 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Josh Tymon | D | 49 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Lawrence Vigouroux | G | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marko Stamenić | M | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Joseph Opoku | M | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Filip Lissah | D | 49 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elijah Just | M | 49 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Moussa Kounfolo Yeo | M | 49 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Adam Idah | F | 49 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ross Stewart | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Key | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ronald | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Fisher | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Melker Widell | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ji-sung Eom | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago Parente | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leo Walta | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Žan Vipotnik | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sheffield Utd
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Rothwell | M | 49 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Japhet Tanganga(C) | D | 49 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam McCallum | D | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Sydie Peck | M | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Oliver Arblaster | M | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Femi Seriki | M | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Mark McGuinness | D | 49 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Cooper | G | 49 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Callum O'Hare | F | 49 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Patrick Bamford | F | 49 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Harrison Burrows | M | 49 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Thomas Cannon | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rhys Norrington-Davies | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matt Doherty | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Romelle Donovan | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaïro Riedewald | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamie Shackleton | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Davies | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrese Campbell | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamal Baptiste | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |