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Burton Albion vs Sheffield United: Live Score, Stream, H2H and Prediction (22.07.2025)

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Burton Albion host Sheffield United in a Club Friendly Games encounter on July 22, 2025. This preseason fixture offers both English clubs vital preparation opportunities as they build towards their respective league campaigns. Burton Albion come into this match with mixed recent results, while Sheffield United display stronger form with three wins in their last five outings. Historically, these sides have met just once with Sheffield United securing a convincing 3-0 victory in their previous friendly clash. With both teams looking to establish momentum ahead of competitive action, this matchup provides valuable insights into squad depth and tactical approaches for the upcoming season.

Current Form Comparison

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Average • Neutral
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Sheffield United
Excellent • Neutral
Sheffield United
3
CheckForm Rating
8
Sheffield United is 167% better in CheckForm™

Burton Albion vs Sheffield United: Recent Form Analysis

Burton Albion Recent Form

Burton Albion approach this friendly with inconsistent form, having secured two wins but also suffering two losses and one draw in their last five matches. Their preseason results show vulnerability in defense with a 5-0 defeat against Chesterfield, though they bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Alfreton Town. Manager Gary Bowyer will be looking to establish greater defensive solidity while maintaining the attacking threat that produced wins against Cambridge United and Alfreton Town.

Burton Albion Last 5 Matches:
W L L D W
DateOpponentResultScore
Sat Jul 12Alfreton TownWin0-1
Tue Jul 08ChesterfieldLoss5-0
Sat May 03Charlton AthleticLoss3-1
Tue Apr 29Wigan AthleticDraw1-1
Sat Apr 26Cambridge UnitedWin2-1

Sheffield United Recent Form

Sheffield United enter this friendly in strong attacking form, highlighted by their 6-2 demolition of York City. Their recent record shows three wins, one draw, and one loss across five matches, demonstrating considerable firepower upfront. Manager Rubén Sellés has overseen convincing victories including 3-0 wins against Bristol City, though defensive vulnerabilities surfaced in their 2-1 loss to Sunderland. The Blades will aim to maintain their offensive momentum while addressing defensive consistency.

Sheffield United Last 5 Matches:
W L W W D
DateOpponentResultScore
Tue Jul 15York CityWin2-6
Sat May 24SunderlandLoss1-2
Mon May 12Bristol CityWin3-0
Thu May 08Bristol CityWin0-3
Sat May 03Blackburn RoversDraw1-1

Burton Albion vs Sheffield United: Head-to-Head Record

These clubs have met only once in recorded history, with Sheffield United securing a decisive 3-0 victory in their previous encounter. The singular result gives Sheffield United a 100% win rate in this matchup, though the limited sample size makes this friendly an opportunity to establish new patterns. Historically, matches between these sides have averaged 3 goals per game with Sheffield United scoring all goals in their previous meeting. For deeper tactical analysis and probability assessments, see Expert analysis and predictions for this Burton Albion vs Sheffield United encounter .

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Sheffield United Sheffield United
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Recent Head-to-Head Results
DateCompetitionResult
Fri Jul 22Club Friendly GamesBurton Albion 0-3 Sheffield United
Oscar Hasley

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Head to Head meetings Burton Albion - Sheffield United

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  • The biggest draw0
  • The most effective match1-2
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Key Match Statistics

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Club Friendly Games • 2W, 1D, 2L
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Sheffield United
Club Friendly Games • 3W, 1D, 1L
Sheffield United
2.35
Goals Scored Per Game
2.75
1.0
Goals Conceded Per Game
1.8
3
CheckForm Rating
8

Burton Albion vs Sheffield United: Frequently Asked Questions

When is Burton Albion vs Sheffield United and what time does it start?

The match will be played on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 16:45 UTC.

What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Sheffield United?

In their only previous meeting, Sheffield United won 3-0. Sheffield United has won 100% of encounters, while Burton Albion has yet to record a victory.

Which team is in better form ahead of the match?

Sheffield United shows better form with an Excellent CheckForm rating of 8, compared to Burton Albion's Average rating of 3. Sheffield United has won 3 of their last 5 matches.

What can we expect from this Club Friendly Games fixture?

Friendly matches often feature experimental lineups and tactics, but both teams will look to build momentum for the season ahead through competitive performance.

How do both teams typically perform in Club Friendly Games matches?

Burton Albion averages 2.35 goals per game while conceding 1.0. Sheffield United shows stronger attacking output with 2.75 goals per game but concedes 1.8 on average.

What is at stake in this Burton Albion vs Sheffield United match?

As a pre-season friendly, this match serves as crucial preparation for both teams to test tactics and player fitness ahead of their respective league campaigns.

Burton Albion vs Sheffield United: Match Preview Summary

Sheffield United enters this friendly with superior recent form, boasting an average of 2.75 goals per game compared to Burton Albion's 2.35. However, Burton's defensive solidity (conceding only 1 goal per game) could pose challenges to Sheffield's attack. The Blades' 3-0 victory in their last meeting adds psychological edge, but pre-season fixtures often prioritize tactical experimentation over results. Burton will look to leverage their defensive organization against Sheffield's higher-rated attack, making this an intriguing test of contrasting styles before the competitive season begins.

Gary Redknapp

Gary Redknapp

Football Analyst