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Sheffield United
James Bucknall
Dorchester Town
Andy Shaw
League Round 9
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 39 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 7 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 9 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 9 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 8 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 11 | 17 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 11 | 38 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 12 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | | 3⑤ | - (n) | 3③ | | /
| 3 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 13 | 5 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 13 | 25 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 14 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 14 | 20 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 14 | 39 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 15 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 15 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 15 | 12 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 4 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 15 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 18 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 20 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 7 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 24 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 7 | - | 8 | - | 9 |
| 24 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 8 | - | 9 |
| 25 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 9 | - | 9 |
| 25 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 9 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 9 | - | 9 | - | 10 |
| 33 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 10 | - | 9 | - | 10 |
| 33 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 10 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 9 | - | 10 |
| 39 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 12 | - | 9 | - | 10 |
| 39 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 9 | - | 10 |
| 41 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 13 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 43 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 43 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 44 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 44 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 10 | - | 11 |
| 46 | 18 | FA Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 10 | - | 11 |
| 48 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 11 |
| 48 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 12 |
| 48 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 51 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 14 |
| 51 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 11 | - | 14 |
| 52 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Sheffield United placed 5th in the 2nd division in season 51.
• Dorchester Town placed 4th in the 2nd division in season 51.
Sheffield United
• Jack Jedinak (APP/7 Mf) is questionable (head injury) but may return today.
• André Ricken (II/12) is out due to suspension.
• Lee Jin-hyeon is looking for his 40th MSWL United League goal (currently at 39).
• Nestor Machado is looking for his 30th MSWL United League goal (currently at 29).
Dorchester Town
• Dorchester Town are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Marcos Gomez (APP/8 Mf) is out due to discipline after being booked in match 18 against Lewes FC.
Head To Head Meetings
• Sheffield United and Dorchester Town have met 44 times with 27 of those occurring in the League.
• Sheffield United have won 18, lost 15 and drawn 11 of 44 matches against Dorchester Town.
• Dorchester Town haven't won a league match at Bramall Lane since season 48.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Sheffield United | Position | Dorchester Town |
| 17 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 13 |
| 15 ✓ | Sweeper | 12 |
| 39 | Defenders | ✓ 60 |
| 38 | Midfielders | ✓ 56 |
| 54 ✓ | Forwards | 16 |
| 7 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 11 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: SHU 1 – 1 DOR (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Sheffield United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:0 FW:9
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Defence is the decisive battleground — Dorchester Town (60) overwhelmingly dominate Sheffield United (39) in the backline, giving the visitors a clear defensive edge.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Samuel Agbo (FW, TL:18) — SHU | Luís Oliveira (FW, TL:16) — DOR
🎯 VERDICT: This looks like a hard-fought draw, with the predicted 1-1 scoreline reflecting a tight contest. Dorchester Town's formidable defence, anchored by Bozidar Šimic and Pedro Romero, should comfortably contain Sheffield United's attack despite the home advantage boost to the forwards. However, Samuel Agbo's quality up front for the Blades, combined with that +9 home forward boost, gives Sheffield United just enough threat to salvage a share of the spoils.
Match Notes
Our first game against the top two. We need a huge slice of luck to get anything here.
Andy (Dorchester Town) 06/12 - 1:36 PM
Andy Shaw keeping it tight at Bramall Lane. Classic him — one nil and off home. Dorchester won't be easy to break down.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 06/12 - 6:30 PM
Not looking forward to this one.
James (Sheffield United) 06/13 - 7:23 AM
Good luck Andy.
James (Sheffield United) 06/13 - 7:23 AM