Match Previews

country flag The Championship Round 31
Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United
Fri 08 February 2019 19:45
Referee
T Harrington
Weather at KO
weather icon Partly Cloudy  7oC | Precip: 25% (0 mm) | Wind 5.9 m/s
Travel Info
2 hours coach
Distance
146 KM (Distance Matrix)

Aston Villa

Last updated: Sat 09 February 2019 07:08
In Brief

Villa draw at Reading last week. James Chester and Henri Lansbury doubtful. Orjan Nyland, Axel Tuanzebe, Jack Grealish and Andre Green injured.

Looking Back

Villa are now on a three game unbeaten sequence as they look to produce a late run to the play-offs.

Drew 0-0 at Reading last week in an entertaining contest.

Looking Ahead

Jack Grealish is nearing a return but will again be out of this one along with Orjan Nyland and Axel Tuanzebe and Andre Green.

James Chester missed out last week and is doubtful along with Henri Lansbury.

Points of Interest

Villa have six wins, seven draws and two defeats on home soil.

Sheffield United

Last updated: Sat 09 February 2019 07:08
In Brief

United in decent win over Bolton. Jake Wright injured. Paul Coutts doubtful. Scott Hogan ineligible.

Looking Back

Sheffield United continue to impress amongst the division's more fancied clubs. Are well set for a real promotion push now.

Won in fine fashion 2-0 at home to Bolton last weekend, Billy Sharp continuing his excellent season by scoring one and making one. Sharp now has 20 goals for the campaign.

Looking Ahead

Jake Wright remains sidelined due to injury while Paul Coutts is doubtful after missing last weekend.

New signing Scott Hogan is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Points of Interest

Have seven wins, three draws and five losses away from home this term. Won 4-1 at home to Villa earlier in season.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Lovre Kalinic (goalkeeper, Gent), Kortney Hause (defender, Wolves, loan), Andre Green (midfielder, Portsmouth, loan ended), Tyrone Mings (defender, Bournemouth, loan), Tom Carroll (midfielder, Swansea, loan)
Transfer out
  • Yannick Bolasie (midfielder, Everton, loan ended), Andre Moreira (goalkeeper, Atletico Madrid, loan ended), James Bree (defender, Ipswich, loan), Scott Hogan (attacker, Sheffield United, loan)
Transfer in
  • Kieran Dowell (midfielder, Everton, loan), Gary Madine (attacker, Cardiff, loan), Scott Hogan (attacker, Aston Villa, loan)
Transfer out
  • Ben Woodburn (midfielder, Liverpool, loan ended), Leon Clarke (attacker, Wigan, loan)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Lovre Kalinic (goalkeeper, Gent), Kortney Hause (defender, Wolves, loan), Andre Green (midfielder, Portsmouth, loan ended), Tyrone Mings (defender, Bournemouth, loan), Tom Carroll (midfielder, Swansea, loan)
Transfer out
  • Yannick Bolasie (midfielder, Everton, loan ended), Andre Moreira (goalkeeper, Atletico Madrid, loan ended), James Bree (defender, Ipswich, loan), Scott Hogan (attacker, Sheffield United, loan)

Sheffield United

Last updated: Sat 09 February 2019 07:08
In Brief

United in decent win over Bolton. Jake Wright injured. Paul Coutts doubtful. Scott Hogan ineligible.

Looking Back

Sheffield United continue to impress amongst the division's more fancied clubs. Are well set for a real promotion push now.

Won in fine fashion 2-0 at home to Bolton last weekend, Billy Sharp continuing his excellent season by scoring one and making one. Sharp now has 20 goals for the campaign.

Looking Ahead

Jake Wright remains sidelined due to injury while Paul Coutts is doubtful after missing last weekend.

New signing Scott Hogan is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Points of Interest

Have seven wins, three draws and five losses away from home this term. Won 4-1 at home to Villa earlier in season.

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Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Kieran Dowell (midfielder, Everton, loan), Gary Madine (attacker, Cardiff, loan), Scott Hogan (attacker, Aston Villa, loan)
Transfer out
  • Ben Woodburn (midfielder, Liverpool, loan ended), Leon Clarke (attacker, Wigan, loan)

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Game Score
Round 1
Reading - Derby County 1 - 2
Hull City - Aston Villa 1 - 3
Round 4
Derby County - Ipswich Town 2 - 0
Round 11
Hull City - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 12
Leeds United - Brentford 1 - 1
Round 15
Middlesbrough - Derby County 1 - 1
Round 16
Aston Villa - Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0
Round 17
Sheffield United - Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0
Round 18
Leeds United - Bristol City 2 - 0
Round 20
Sheffield United - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 21
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 2 - 2
Round 22
Derby County - Nottingham Forest 0 - 0
Round 24
Leeds United - Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2
Round 25
Leeds United - Hull City 0 - 2
Round 26
Derby County - Middlesbrough 1 - 1
Round 27
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 0
Round 28
Norwich City - Birmingham City 3 - 1
Bolton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2
Round 31
Aston Villa - Sheffield United 3 - 3
Round 34
Nottingham Forest - Derby County 1 - 0
Round 35
Leeds United - West Bromwich Albion 4 - 0
Round 39
West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City 3 - 2
Round 42
Leeds United - Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0
Round 46
Derby County - West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Aston Villa - West Bromwich Albion 2 - 1
Derby County - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 1 - 0
(3 : 4 AP)
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 4
Round Play-Off Final
Aston Villa - Derby County 2 - 1