Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
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Biggest wins
All meetings (24)
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Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Burnley | D | Sheffie… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Burnley and Sheffield United have met 24 times on record. Burnley lead with 12 wins, Sheffield United have won 8 times and the two clubs have drawn 4 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 08 November 2003.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Burnley vs Sheffield United. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Burnley and Sheffield United.
Across their recorded meetings, Burnley have found the net 44 times against Sheffield United, while Sheffield United have scored 37 times in reply — a combined 81 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 21 April 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Burnley versus Sheffield United clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Burnley vs Sheffield United — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Burnley and Sheffield United played each other?
Burnley and Sheffield United have met 24 times on record, with the first meeting on 08 November 2003.
Who has won more, Burnley or Sheffield United?
Burnley have the edge with 12 wins to Sheffield United's 8, with 4 draws between them.
When do Burnley and Sheffield United play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Burnley play Sheffield United?
Their meetings produce 3.38 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 54% of them.
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