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Sheffield United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday April 24, 2021 at Bramall Lane.
Preview Sheffield United Premier League, Apr 24, 2021
Preview Sheffield United lost to Wolverhampton Wanderers last Saturday by a lone goal. It was Willian Jose's goal at the hour mark (60') which separated both sides at full-time. It was his first goal of the season and also the goal which saw Sheffield United mathematically relegated. That loss was the fifth defeat in five games for Sheffield United: LLLLL (Premier League) as they sit at the very bottom of the league table in 20th place after 32 matches. The Blades have scored only 17 goals - the lowest in the league and conceded 56 goals, hence, have a GD of -39 coupled with 14 points after 4W, 2D & 26L. Their stats show a goal ratio of 0.53 goals per game and care-taker manager, Paul Heckingbottom has done very little to see that record improve.The 43-year-old former defender who once managed Leeds United has been in charge for five games at Sheffield United – losing all five of them. On Saturday he would have another chance to amend that record when he takes on relegation threatened Brighton. In the game against Wolves, Heckingbottom adopted a defensive 3—5—2 formation with McGoldrick and Brewster leading the attack. Despite the defeat, it's likely the same formation will be seen on Saturday with both players in attack once again. Left-back, Jack Robinson and centre-back, Jack O'Connell are both ruled out of this tie.
Preview Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League, Apr 24, 2021
Preview Brighton & Hove Albion are in 16th place on the table - having, 7W, 13D & 12L. They remain at risk of relegation despite having a seven-point cushion over the tail-end of the red-zone. On Tuesday, their game against Chelsea ended in a goal-less draw. That match was delayed by a few minutes due to an ongoing protest by Chelsea fans outside Stamford Bridge. The fans were livid about their club's decision to join the breakaway Super League competition. It was an uneventful match with the only notable moment being when Danny Welbeck lined up for a shot and hit the woodwork in the 80th minute. Brighton had Ben White sent off in stoppage time after he picked up his second yellow card. On goal stats, they have scored 33, conceded 38 and have a GD of -5. The Seagulls have a goal ratio of 1.03 goals per game and a form that reads: WWLDD (Premier League). Graham Potter will be looking for a win when he meets Sheffield United and we expect him to mirror Heckingbottom's 3—5—2 formation with Trossard and Welbeck in attack. Brighton have 34 points ahead of Match Day 33. Solly March and Tariq Lamptey are both ruled out of this tie while Florin Andone remains doubtful. Brighton and Sheffield United were among the fourteen clubs who condemned the ""Big Six"" over their plans to join the Super League. All six clubs announced on Tuesday night that they would be shelving plans to take part in the break-away competition.