Sheffield United won their EFL Cup first-round tie 3-0 at Mansfield Town. Patrick Bamford's goal after four minutes gave them an early advantage, and late strikes from Mark McGuinness and Callum O'Hare sealed the win.
7.4Mark McGuinnessSheffield United · Defender1 goal · 1 shotMansfield Town 0:3 Sheffield United — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 37(Foul)
Second half0 - 2
- 63(Foul)
- 70
- 87(Foul)
Live Prediction
Sheffield United to winWon1.29
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United?
Mansfield Town 0-3 Sheffield United (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Patrick Bamford (4', assist Joe Rothwell) for Sheffield United; Mark McGuinness (71', assist Sydie Peck) for Sheffield United; Callum O'Hare (89', assist Ryan One) for Sheffield United.
Was Sheffield United's win deserved?
Yes — Sheffield United were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United?
Yellow cards: Femi Seriki (Sheffield United); Louis Reed (Mansfield Town); Liam Thompson (Mansfield Town).
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Head to Head meetings
Mansfield Town – Sheffield United
Mansfield Town
Sheffield United
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 7 | 6 |
Average per game | 2.33 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-3 |
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Best statistical picks
Mansfield Town – Sheffield United
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Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75 | 3.60 | 1.86 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Mansfield Town
Mansfield's home edge in this fixture is the story: they won both previous meetings, including January's 4-3 FA Cup upset of Sheffield United. Yet the numbers are razor-thin — a 58% lean at best — with an unbeaten away run giving the Blades real standing.
Over 3.53.00
Medium confidence58%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
55.3
54.3
CheckSkill
55.5
56.2
CheckMental
64.8
64.6
CheckLive total57.3 vs 57.2+0.1
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes66%1.70
Over 4.563%6.00
Home win — Mansfield Town55%3.75
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Mansfield and Sheffield United?
Mansfield Town hold a slight edge at home, having won both previous meetings, including January's 4-3 FA Cup classic, but Sheffield United's five-game unbeaten away run makes this too close to call firmly.
Are Sheffield United favourites despite lower form?
Sheffield United are marginally stronger on skill, but Mansfield's form is slightly better overall. With virtually nothing between the sides, neither deserves favourite status — this is close to a coin flip.
Will both teams score at Field Mill?
Both teams scored in January's 4-3 FA Cup meeting and the two H2H games averaged five goals. Sheffield United's away defence has conceded only twice in five trips, so BTTS is possible but not guaranteed.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75 | 3.60 | 1.86 |