Sheffield Utd v Bristol City result
Team pages: Sheffield Utd · Bristol City · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Sheffield Utd 1–4 Bristol City — Bristol City won this Championship match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Draw.
The result
Bristol City won 4–1 at Bramall Lane in the Championship on Saturday 9 August. Sheffield Utd have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Bristol City led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Bristol City: Scott Twine (5’; 51’, assisted by Ross McCrorie), Ross McCrorie (26’, assisted by Scott Twine) and Anis Mehmeti (46’, assisted by E. Riis); Sheffield Utd: Tyrese Campbell (14’, assisted by C. O'Hare).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Anis Mehmeti’s goal on 46 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Sheffield Utd out-shot Bristol City 20 to 9 and created the better chances, 2.30 xG to 1.30 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Variance.
Discipline
J. Smith showed no yellow cards — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition).
What it changes
Sheffield Utd are 24th after this result (one league match played). Sheffield Utd have scored 66 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Sheffield Utd have conceded 66 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Bristol City are first after this result (one league match played). Bristol City have scored 59 goals, the 12th-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Bristol City have conceded 59 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Bristol City’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 1, across 12 matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Scott Twine (Bristol City) 14.2, Ross McCrorie (Bristol City) 11.0 and Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City) 9.7 led the match.
Head-to-head
Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Bristol City, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Sheffield Utd or the draw, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 76.5% of the time in the last 90 days (1348 of 1761).
Next up
Sheffield Utd next host Watford on 21 November 2026.
Bristol City next travel to Middlesbrough on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Sheffield Utd: Sheffield Utd v Watford, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Bristol City: Middlesbrough v Bristol City, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Sheffield Utd 1–4 Bristol City · Championship
- Venue: Bramall Lane · Sheffield
- Referee: J. Smith
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sheffield Utd 5 · draws 1 · Bristol City 0 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Sheffield Utd 3W 1D 1L · Bristol City 0W 1D 4L
Sheffield Utd 1–4 Bristol City (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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 24 May 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sheffield Utd for / against | Line | Bristol City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.86 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.29 for · 8.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.43 for · 15.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.29 for · 3.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.29 for · 9.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 7.43 for · 9.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.57 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.29 for · 1.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: J. Smith — 4.15 yellow cards a game, 0.38 red cards, 20.23 fouls over 13 matches.
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Match Statistics & Details
| Sheffield Utd | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| 74% | Possession | 26% |
| 2.30 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 |
| 20 | Shots | 9 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 14 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 10 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 587 | Passes | 207 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 67% |
Sheffield Utd Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cooper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Tyler Bindon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| H. Burrows | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Sydie Peck | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. O'Hare | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. Hamer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| T. Campbell | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| F. Seriki | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Brooks | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Norrington-Davies | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
| L. Barry | 57 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Robinson sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Oné sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Cannon sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. McCallum sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Bristol City Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Vítek | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| G. Tanner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Z. Vyner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. Atkinson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| R. McCrorie | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| J. Knight | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Randell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Anis Mehmeti | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8.2 |
| E. Riis | 83 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Y. Hirakawa | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Twine | 70 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| S. Bell sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Sykes sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Armstrong sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Sheffield Utd v Bristol City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-05-12 Sheffield Utd 3–0 Bristol City
- 2025-05-08 Bristol City 0–3 Sheffield Utd
- 2025-03-11 Sheffield Utd 1–1 Bristol City
- 2024-11-05 Bristol City 1–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2023-04-18 Sheffield Utd 1–0 Bristol City
- 2022-11-01 Bristol City 0–1 Sheffield Utd
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Sheffield Utd v Bristol City?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Utd v Bristol City was Home or Draw.
- What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Bristol City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sheffield Utd won 5, Bristol City won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sheffield Utd and Bristol City?
- Recent form — Sheffield Utd 3W 1D 1L; Bristol City 0W 1D 4L.
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