Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Burnley 105 draws7 Sheffield United
22
Meetings
3
Goals / game
55%
Both teams scored
55%
Over 2.5 goals
Burnley

Facts about Burnley

Scored in18/22 (82%)
Conceded in15/22 (68%)
Goals scored36 · 1.64/game
Longest winning streak5
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win6
Sheffield United

Facts about Sheffield United

Scored in15/22 (68%)
Conceded in18/22 (82%)
Goals scored30 · 1.36/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run6
Longest losing streak5
Longest run without a win5
By competition
CompetitionBurnleyDrawSheffield UnitedGames
Championship73515
Premier League3126
League Cup0101
All competitions105722

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Burnley1851
gap 68
1783Sheffield United
1944174320222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Burnley
46%
Draw
28%
Sheffield United
26%

All meetings

22 matches on record

21 Apr 2025
Championship
BurnleyBurnley21Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
BTTSO2.5

Burnley recent form

Sheffield United recent form

Burnley has gone head to head with Sheffield United 22 times since 2004, winning 10 and scoring 36 goals. Sheffield United, in turn, has won 7 and scored 30 goals. There have been 5 draws between Burnley and Sheffield United. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 55% of games and 55% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 3 goals per game.