DerbySheffield Utd

Derby v Sheffield Utd result

Full-time · Derby 1–2 Sheffield Utd

Championship · · Pride Park

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Team pages: Derby · Sheffield Utd · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Derby 1–2 Sheffield Utd — Sheffield Utd won this Championship match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Both teams to score: Yes.

Free pick
Both teams to score: Yes
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Sheffield Utd won 2–1 at Pride Park in the Championship on Saturday 2 May. Derby have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Sheffield Utd have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Sheffield Utd came from behind: Derby led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Derby: Samuel Szmodics (5’); Sheffield Utd: Thomas Cannon (62’, assisted by Patrick Bamford) and Sydie Peck (69’, assisted by Gustavo Hamer).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Sydie Peck’s goal on 69 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Derby 2.11, Sheffield Utd 1.85, from 17 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

T. Nield showed seven yellow cards — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Derby: Sondre Langås (18’), Matthew Clarke (26’), Bobby Clark (89’) and Samuel Szmodics (90+7’); Sheffield Utd: Harrison Burrows (45+2’), Japhet Tanganga (54’) and Tahith Chong (90+7’).

What it changes

Derby stay eighth after this result (46 league matches played).

Sheffield Utd move up from 15th to 12th (46 league matches played).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd) 11.0, Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield Utd) 5.4 and Thomas Cannon (Sheffield Utd) 5.0 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Both teams to score: Yes, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Derby next travel to Southampton on 21 November 2026.

Sheffield Utd next host Watford on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Derby: Southampton v Derby, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Sheffield Utd: Sheffield Utd v Watford, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Derby 1–2 Sheffield Utd · Championship
  • Venue: Pride Park · Derby
  • Referee: T. Nield
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Derby 2 · draws 0 · Sheffield Utd 4 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Derby 3W 0D 2L · Sheffield Utd 2W 0D 3L

Derby 1–2 Sheffield Utd (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.75
over 8 matches
4.25 / 6.13
Corners
against 5.5 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 5
Shots on target
against 4.88 / 4.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.88 / 2.25
Cards
against 1.5 / 3 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.64 yellows
Referee · T. Nield
21.09 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 11 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 25 April 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameDerby for / againstLineSheffield Utd for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.75our book
1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8
Corners won
4.25 for · 5.5 against n 8
9.5standard
6.13 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
12.75 for · 14.25 against n 8
19.5standard
14.38 for · 11.63 against n 8
Shots on target
4.13 for · 4.88 against n 8
8.5standard
5 for · 4.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
13.88 for · 11.75 against n 8
21.5standard
8.63 for · 10.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.88 for · 1.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 3 against n 8

Referee: T. Nield — 3.64 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.09 fouls over 11 matches.

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Derby

Derby Goalkeeper

Derby — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Widell Zetterström32902880 min1073.3 /90431.3 /9020.1 /90
J. Vickers890716 min232.9 /90131.6 /9000 /90
R. O'Donnell790630 min202.9 /9060.9 /9000 /90
Derby — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Widell Zetterström n 890
4.47/5

Derby Defensive

Derby — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Clarke45894000 min771.7 /90611.4 /90481.1 /902766.2 /90420.9 /9090.2 /90
D. Sanderson37883249 min340.9 /90491.4 /90240.7 /901403.9 /90421.2 /9080.2 /90
J. Ward36832977 min461.4 /90351.1 /90100.3 /901123.4 /90100.3 /9040.1 /90
C. Elder27832229 min512.1 /90261 /9090.4 /901315.3 /90261 /9080.3 /90
S. Langås24821968 min331.5 /90261.2 /90140.6 /901054.8 /90140.6 /9030.1 /90
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Derby — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Clarke n 890
0.85/1
15/2
H. Burrows
B. Brereton n 882.4
0.73/1
1.24/3
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B. Clark n 883
1.27/2
1.16/2
—
P. Agyemang n 870.8
2.47/5
1.95/3
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D. Sanderson n 884
27/5
0.43/0
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Derby — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Clarke n 890
1.96/4
B. Brereton n 882.4
0.43/0
B. Clark n 883
2.47/6
P. Agyemang n 870.8
0.64/0
D. Sanderson n 884
0.73/2
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Derby Attacking

Derby — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
P. Agyemang38732777 min100.3 /9030.1 /90601.9 /90311 /90290.9 /90391.3 /90
R. Brewster30521547 min70.4 /9020.1 /90221.3 /90100.6 /90171 /90211.2 /90
C. Morris27752015 min120.5 /9020.1 /90351.6 /90190.8 /90231 /9070.3 /90
A. Weimann1641648 min00 /9010.1 /9081.1 /9040.6 /9060.8 /9040.6 /90
L. Salvesen1238452 min20.4 /9020.4 /90102 /9040.8 /9051 /9030.6 /90
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Derby — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Clarke n 890
0.43/0
00/0
B. Brereton n 882.4
0.84/2
0.74/1
B. Clark n 883
0.84/1
0.32/0
P. Agyemang n 870.8
2.27/4
15/1
D. Sanderson n 884
0.11/0
00/0
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Derby — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Derby before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Clarke n 890
00/0
0.32/0
B. Brereton n 882.4
0.31/1
00/0
B. Clark n 883
00/0
0.11/0
P. Agyemang n 870.8
00/0
00/0
D. Sanderson n 884
00/0
00/0
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Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd Goalkeeper

Sheffield Utd — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Cooper34893015 min932.8 /90451.3 /9000 /90
A. Davies14871215 min352.6 /90261.9 /9000 /90
Sheffield Utd — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Cooper n 890
3.86/5
A. Davies n 890
2.57/3

Sheffield Utd Defensive

Sheffield Utd — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Tanganga39893467 min491.3 /90611.6 /90360.9 /902687 /90471.2 /9080.2 /90
H. Burrows39752923 min551.7 /90280.9 /9060.2 /901414.3 /90160.5 /9020.1 /90
F. Seriki32782480 min802.9 /90281 /9040.1 /902258.2 /90291.1 /9050.2 /90
Tyler Bindon25822051 min331.4 /90361.6 /90180.8 /901386.1 /90200.9 /9010 /90
M. McGuinness22811785 min110.6 /90201 /90110.6 /901326.7 /90130.7 /9040.2 /90
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Sheffield Utd — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. O'Hare n 879.4
0.73/1
1.86/2
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Sydie Peck n 870.8
1.36/2
0.53/0
—
J. Tanganga n 890
1.16/3
0.54/0
—
H. Burrows n 883.4
0.42/1
1.87/4
M. Clarke
A. Brooks n 874.3
1.15/2
26/4
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Sheffield Utd — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. O'Hare n 879.4
1.77/3
Sydie Peck n 870.8
14/2
J. Tanganga n 890
1.55/3
H. Burrows n 883.4
0.95/2
A. Brooks n 874.3
37/6
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Sheffield Utd Attacking

Sheffield Utd — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
T. Campbell34581987 min60.3 /9020.1 /90311.4 /90140.6 /90150.7 /90140.6 /90
T. Cannon31551710 min40.2 /9020.1 /90251.3 /90130.7 /9060.3 /9010.1 /90
P. Bamford27651765 min130.7 /9000 /90492.5 /90331.7 /90211.1 /9070.4 /90
D. Ings1539590 min10.2 /9000 /90142.1 /9030.5 /9020.3 /9060.9 /90
C. Ogbene1265778 min10.1 /9010.1 /9020.2 /9010.1 /90141.6 /9060.7 /90
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Sheffield Utd — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. O'Hare n 879.4
15/2
0.32/0
Sydie Peck n 870.8
0.53/0
0.21/0
J. Tanganga n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
H. Burrows n 883.4
0.96/1
0.43/0
A. Brooks n 874.3
1.55/3
0.94/2
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Sheffield Utd — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 25 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. O'Hare n 879.4
00/0
0.32/0
Sydie Peck n 870.8
00/0
0.21/0
J. Tanganga n 890
00/0
0.11/0
H. Burrows n 883.4
0.32/0
0.11/0
A. Brooks n 874.3
0.21/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
DerbySheffield Utd
51%Possession49%
2.11Expected goals (xG)1.85
17Shots15
6Shots on target8
5Shots off target5
6Blocked shots2
13Shots inside the box11
6Corners4
2Offsides1
13Fouls12
4Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
6Saves4
372Passes376
73%Pass accuracy82%

Derby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Widell Zetterström9000000007.3
J. Ward9000224106.2
S. Langås90001002Y6.2
M. Clarke90003101Y6.9
L. Travis9000001206.9
S. Szmodics90102110Y7.5
C. Morris9000112006.2
D. Ozoh7500001206.3
C. Forsyth7400001006.5
B. Brereton6800000106.7
J. Banel6000112106.9
B. Clark sub30000000Y6.7
M. Johnston sub2200100106.5
O. Fraulo sub1600000006.9
L. Salvesen sub1500000006.5

Sheffield Utd Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Davies9000000007
J. Tanganga90000000Y6.6
M. McGuinness9000000207
H. Burrows90001010Y6.9
Sydie Peck9010222307.9
P. Bamford9001114006.6
C. O'Hare8500102306.9
G. Hamer7201222206.9
F. Seriki6400001007
O. Arblaster6400000006.6
T. Cannon6410310007.7
K. Hoever sub2600001006.6
T. Chong sub26001120Y7.3
J. Rothwell sub2600000106.7
D. Ings sub1800210006.2
J. Riedewald sub1600000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Derby v Sheffield Utd — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
DerbyWLWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Sheffield UtdLWWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Derby 2 · 0 draws · Sheffield Utd 4 · 2 goals/game
  • 2025-11-01 Sheffield Utd 1–3 Derby
  • 2025-02-01 Derby 0–1 Sheffield Utd
  • 2024-09-21 Sheffield Utd 1–0 Derby
  • 2022-01-15 Derby 2–0 Sheffield Utd
  • 2021-09-25 Sheffield Utd 1–0 Derby
  • 2021-08-24 Sheffield Utd 2–1 Derby
League standing · 2025/26
Derby#8 pos69 pts46 pl+8 GD
Sheffield Utd#13 pos60 pts46 pl0 GD
Goals per game
Derby scored1.46
Sheffield Utd scored1.43
Derby conceded1.28
Sheffield Utd conceded1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Derby v Sheffield Utd?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Derby v Sheffield Utd was Both teams to score: Yes.
What is the head-to-head record between Derby and Sheffield Utd?
In their last 6 meetings, Derby won 2, Sheffield Utd won 4 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Derby and Sheffield Utd?
Recent form — Derby 3W 0D 2L; Sheffield Utd 2W 0D 3L.

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