[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sheffield United *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Albion v Sheffield United

PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Sunday 20th December 2020
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT
Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistants: Neil Davies, James Mainwaring
Fourth Official: Keith Stroud
VAR: Michael Oliver
Additional VAR: Peter Kirkup
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TEAM NEWS

Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey will be assessed after coming off with a knock in the midweek draw at Fulham.

Robert Sanchez could retain the goalkeeper's spot after impressing head coach Graham Potter in that match.

Sheffield United's Sander Berge is expected to miss out after coming off during the midweek defeat by Manchester United with a hamstring injury.

Oli McBurnie, who missed that game with a shoulder problem, will be given a fitness test.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• 
  [*=left]Brighton have won just one of the past 10 meetings (D3, L6).
  [*=left]The Seagulls' last home victory in this fixture was 2-0 in May 1987.
  [*=left]Sheffield United have won 1-0 on their past two visits to Brighton, including in their final match before Christmas last season.

Albion

• 
  [*=left]Brighton are winless in 10 Premier League home games since beating Arsenal 2-1 in June (D4, L6).
  [*=left]Albion have conceded 10 goals from set-pieces this season - only Leeds have a worse record.
  [*=left]The Seagulls have let in a division-high five goals from penalties this season.
  [*=left]Graham Potter's side have had three red cards in the 2020-21 Premier League, a joint-high with Arsenal.
  [*=left]Pascal Gross, with two goals and two assists, has been involved in four of Brighton's last five Premier League goals.

Sheffield United

• 
  [*=left]Sheffield United have made the worst start to a season in English top-flight history, with one point after 13 games.
  [*=left]The Blades are winless in 12 away league matches, losing the last eight in a row.
  [*=left]United are on a club league record run of eight consecutive defeats.
  [*=left]Chris Wilder's team are the only side not to keep a clean sheet in this season's Premier League.
  [*=left]Sheffield United are unbeaten in their final league match before Christmas in each of the past 12 seasons (W6, D6).
  [*=left]However, United have won just three of their 20 Premier League fixtures played on Sundays.

Graham Potter's Sheffield United Press Conference

 

[Dick Head]

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Albion v Sheffield United

PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Sunday 20th December 2020
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT
Referee: Peter Bankes
Assistants: Neil Davies, James Mainwaring
Fourth Official: Keith Stroud
VAR: Michael Oliver
Additional VAR: Peter Kirkup
​

TEAM NEWS

Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey will be assessed after coming off with a knock in the midweek draw at Fulham.

Robert Sanchez could retain the goalkeeper's spot after impressing head coach Graham Potter in that match.

Sheffield United's Sander Berge is expected to miss out after coming off during the midweek defeat by Manchester United with a hamstring injury.

Oli McBurnie, who missed that game with a shoulder problem, will be given a fitness test.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• 
  [*=left]Brighton have won just one of the past 10 meetings (D3, L6).
  [*=left]The Seagulls' last home victory in this fixture was 2-0 in May 1987.
  [*=left]Sheffield United have won 1-0 on their past two visits to Brighton, including in their final match before Christmas last season.

Albion

• 
  [*=left]Brighton are winless in 10 Premier League home games since beating Arsenal 2-1 in June (D4, L6).
  [*=left]Albion have conceded 10 goals from set-pieces this season - only Leeds have a worse record.
  [*=left]The Seagulls have let in a division-high five goals from penalties this season.
  [*=left]Graham Potter's side have had three red cards in the 2020-21 Premier League, a joint-high with Arsenal.
  [*=left]Pascal Gross, with two goals and two assists, has been involved in four of Brighton's last five Premier League goals.

Sheffield United

• 
  [*=left]Sheffield United have made the worst start to a season in English top-flight history, with one point after 13 games.
  [*=left]The Blades are winless in 12 away league matches, losing the last eight in a row.
  [*=left]United are on a club league record run of eight consecutive defeats.
  [*=left]Chris Wilder's team are the only side not to keep a clean sheet in this season's Premier League.
  [*=left]Sheffield United are unbeaten in their final league match before Christmas in each of the past 12 seasons (W6, D6).
  [*=left]However, United have won just three of their 20 Premier League fixtures played on Sundays.

Graham Potter's Sheffield United Press Conference

Didn't your alarm go off, a bit late

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Pre match pasta time everyone.


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[The Antikythera Mechanism]

Not excited

 

[Peter Grummit]

So, so excited.

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[Beach Hut]

So excited (and going)

 

[TomandJerry]

Were loose.

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[Napier]

Although not mathematically a must win game, from a confidence standpoint it certainly is must win. Anything less than 3 points would be a strong indication that we are more likely to go down than stay up.

Hey ho, whatever happens it is all part of being an Albion fan!

 

[southstandandy]

Zeqiri to come off the bench and score a hat trick in the last 10 mins!

 

[SoggyCabbages]

Just had a pre-match poo. A good sign.

 

[Clive Walker]

Potters final game.

 

[TomandJerry]

Current odds:

Brighton 1.76

Draw 3.8

Sheffiled United 5.7

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[Dick Head]

So excited (and going)

were loose

 

[Official Old Man]

Woken up and still having second thoughts. But feel I have to go. God help anyone without a mask or from Hastings, Tonbridge Wells or Kent who openly admits to sneaking in.
If the person behind me has an exempt wristband (no mask on medical grounds) can I ask to be moved?

 

[dazzer6666]

Woken up and still having second thoughts. But feel I have to go. God help anyone without a mask or from Hastings, Tonbridge Wells or Kent who openly admits to sneaking in.
If the person behind me has an exempt wristband (no mask on medical grounds) can I ask to be moved?

They’ll be 2m behind you......there are empty seats directly in front and behind each occupied one, don’t worry.

Agree re any Tier 3/4ers sneaking in.

 

[Lower West Stander]

Going too and really looking forward to it.

This forum will be very interesting later today if we don’t win this.....

 

[MattBackHome]

Very happy to be watching this one as god intended; on telly.

 

[Steve in Japan]

Is food on sale does anybody know?

 

[jcdenton08]

Current odds:

Brighton 1.76

Draw 3.8

Sheffiled United 5.7

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5.7 seems very generous, might have a bit of that