Bristol Rovers FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
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Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Keith Stroud
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 09 Jan Sheffield United FC H 2–3 L 02 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–1 W 26 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–2 L 12 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 3–0 W 05 Dec AFC Wimbledon A 4–2 W 02 Dec Gillingham FC H 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 09 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 3–2 W 02 Jan Crystal Palace FC A 0–2 L 29 Dec Burnley FC A 0–1 L 26 Dec Everton FC H 0–1 L 20 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D 17 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–3 L Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history0% Clean Sheets
Bristol Rovers FC this season0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Sheffield United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Alfie Kilgour needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 6' Bristol Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joe Day on 6.
- 11' Bristol Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Baldwin, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 21' What a strike from Alfie Kilgour! The score is 2-0.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Zain Westbrooke made 374 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oliver Norwood suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Ethan Ampadu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 57 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Bristol Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 53' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Lys Mousset is replaced by Oliver Burke.
- 58' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' What a strike from Oliver Burke! The score is 2-1.
- 60' Luke Leahy is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 60' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 60 minute. Erhun Oztumer leaves to be changed by Joshua Grant.
- 61' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 61 minute. Jonah Ayunga leaves to be changed by Josh Barrett.
- 62' Goal! Max Ehmer scores his 7 goal in 182 matches.
- 63' What a strike from Jayden Bogle! The score is 3-2.
- 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 73' It’s high time Paul Tisdale made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 74' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. John Lundstram departs to be replaced by Kean Bryan.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 80' Alex Rodman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Edward Upson on 80 minute.
- 85' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 86' The whistle greets John Fleck as he departs to be replaced by Max Lowe.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.
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Bristol Rovers FC
Starting XI- 8
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- 26
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Erhun Oztumer ↓ Joshua Grant 60'
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- 15
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6
Edward Upson ↓ Alex Rodman 80'
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21
Jonah Ayunga ↓ Josh Barrett 60'
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Bench-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 60'
- 25
- 2
- 20
- 18
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33
Alex Rodman ↑ 80'
- 47
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4
Joshua Grant ↑ 60'
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Coach Paul TisdaleSheffield United FC
Starting XI- 1
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11
Lys Mousset ↓ Oliver Burke 53'
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- 23
- 20
- 16
- 17
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4
John Fleck ↓ Max Lowe 86'
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John Lundstram ↓ Kean Bryan 74'
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Bench-
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Oliver Burke ↑ 53'
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- 10
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29
Kean Bryan ↑ 74'
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Max Lowe ↑ 86'
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Coach Chris Wilder -
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC L 2021-01-02 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Blackpool FC W 2020-12-26 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2020-12-12 Bristol Rovers FC 3–0 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2020-12-05 AFC Wimbledon 2–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2020-12-02 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Gillingham FC LSheffield United FC Form
2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC W 2021-01-02 Crystal Palace FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2020-12-29 Burnley FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2020-12-26 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Everton FC L 2020-12-20 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC D 2020-12-17 Sheffield United FC 2–3 Manchester United FC L