Sheffield United v Burnley LIVE

Burnley take a trip to Bramall Lane to take on already-relegated Sheffield United as the curtain comes down on the 2020-21 campaign.
Ben Mee of Burnley scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 29, 2020 in Burnley, England.Ben Mee of Burnley scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 29, 2020 in Burnley, England.
Ben Mee of Burnley scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor on December 29, 2020 in Burnley, England.

The Clarets have won just once in 18 attempts in the league at the home of the Blades which came during the 2008-09 season.

Martin Paterson, Graham Alexander (pen) and Chris Eagles netted in a five-goal thriller on that occasion.

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Sean Dyche's side have won their last two games on the road, both with clean sheets, and a repeat of that would match club records at this level.

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Sheffield United v Burnley LIVE

Key Events

  • The Clarets could complete a first league double over the Blades since the 2008-09 campaign
  • Burnley won the reverse fixture 1-0, with captain Ben Mee scoring the winner at Turf Moor
  • Burnley have won just once in their last 18 league fixtures at Bramall Lane
  • Martin Paterson, Graham Alexander (pen) and Chris Eagles were on the scoresheet on that occasion in a five-goal thriller in December 2008
  • Sheffield United could claim an unwanted Premier League record should they lose for a 30th time this season
  • The Blades have scored 19 goals - the top-flight record for fewest goals scored in a season is 20 by Derby County in 2007-08
  • The Clarets could equal the club Premier League record of three successive away victories and three away clean sheets in a row
  • Sean Dyche's side have lost six of their past eight league fixtures
  • The Clarets have lost all five Premier League matches without injured goalkeeper Nick Pope, conceding 17 goals
  • A 15th place finish is the best the Clarets can hope for this season

Chance for the visitors

Tarkowski beats Ramsdale to Westwood’s free kick but Norwood is on hand to head clear.

Vydra replaces Brownhill for Burnley.

Half-time: Sheffield United 1 Burnley 0

The Blades lead against a blunt Burnley at the break.

Basham gets past Cork inside the box and thumps the ball against the post.

Taylor gets across to block well from McGoldrick following Dunne’s defensive error.

The Blades cut through the Clarets

Osborn carries the ball through the middle - Burnley’s defence backs off - and he gets a shot away. However, Norris is equal to the attempt.

GOAL: Sheffield United 1 Burnley 0

McGoldrick is allowed to travel with the ball and threads it into the corner.

Baldock booked for a late challenge on Brownhill.

Chance for the hosts

McGoldrick steals in at the back post, ahead of Gudmundsson, but puts a Stevens cross wide.

Brownhill nicks possession on the edge of the box and McNeil’s effort is turned over the top by Ramsdale.