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2020–21 Sheffield United W.F.C. season

The 2020–21 Sheffield United W.F.C. season was the club's 19th season and their third in the FA Women's Championship, the second level of the women's football pyramid. Outside of the league, the club also contested two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Sheffield United
2020–21 season
ChairmanLee Walshaw
Head CoachNeil Redfearn
StadiumTechnique Stadium, Chesterfield
Championship4th
FA CupFifth round
League CupGroup stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Katie Wilkinson (19)
All: Katie Wilkinson (20)

Prior to the start of the season, on 7 July 2020, Sheffield United announced they had parted ways with manager Carla Ward after "both parties opted to go down a different path."[1] Neil Redfearn was announced as the new manager on 28 August.[2]

Squad

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As of 23 April 2021.[3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF   ENG Ellie Wilson
3 DF   NIR Natalie Johnson
4 DF   ENG Leandra Little (captain)
5 DF   ENG Naomi Hartley
6 MF   ENG Kasia Lipka
7 FW   ENG Jade Pennock
8 MF   ENG Maddy Cusack
9 FW   ENG Katie Wilkinson
10 MF   ENG Alethea Paul
11 DF   ENG Chloe Dixon
12 MF   ENG Rhema Lord-Mears
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 GK   ENG Emily Batty
15 MF   ENG Tamara Wilcock
16 FW   ENG Lucy Watson
17 MF   ENG Katie Anderson
18 MF   ENG Sophie Walton
19 FW   ENG Charley Docherty
20 GK   ENG Fran Kitching
21 MF   ENG Bex Rayner
22 DF   ENG Ocean Rolandsen
23 FW   ENG Courtney Sweetman-Kirk
46 FW   ENG Melissa Johnson

Preseason

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12 August 2020 Friendly Manchester City 6–0 Sheffield United Manchester
 Report Stadium: Academy Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
16 August 2020 Friendly Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 Sheffield United Enfield
 Report Stadium: Hotspur Way
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors

FA Women's Championship

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Main article: 2020–21 FA Women's Championship

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
20 11 5 4 37 15  +22 38 4 4 2 16 7  +9 7 1 2 21 8  +13

Last updated: 2 May 2021.
Source: FA WSL

Results

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6 September 2020 1 London City Lionesses 1–4 Sheffield United Dartford
14:00
Report
Stadium: Princes Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Sarah Garratt
13 September 2020 2 Sheffield United 2–2 Leicester City Chesterfield
14:00
Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
27 September 2020 3 Sheffield United 4–0 London Bees Chesterfield
14:00
Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Georgia Ball
11 October 2020 4 Coventry United 0–3 Sheffield United Coventry
14:00 Report
Stadium: Butts Park Arena
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Magdalena Golba
18 October 2020 5 Sheffield United 0–0 Lewes Chesterfield
13:00 Report Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Simon Simpson
1 November 2020 6 Sheffield United 3–0 Crystal Palace Chesterfield
14:00
Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Tom Reeves
8 November 2020 7 Liverpool 1–0 Sheffield United Birkenhead
14:00
Report Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Daniel Locker
15 November 2020 8 Sheffield United 0–1 Durham Chesterfield
14:00
Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Andy Sykes
22 November 2020 9 Charlton Athletic 0–1 Sheffield United Crayford
14:00 Report
Stadium: The Oakwood
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Simon Finnigan
13 December 2020 10 Sheffield United 3–3 Blackburn Rovers Chesterfield
14:00
Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Lucy Oliver
20 December 2020 11 Sheffield United 0–0 London City Lionesses Chesterfield
14:00 Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Robert Massey-Ellis
10 January 2021 12 Leicester City 2–1 Sheffield United Quorn
14:00
Report
Stadium: Farley Way Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
17 January 2021 13 Sheffield United 3–0 Coventry United Chesterfield
14:00
Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Barber
24 January 2021 14 Lewes 0–2 Sheffield United Lewes
13:00 Report
Stadium: The Dripping Pan
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Robert Whitton
7 February 2021 15 London Bees 2–4 Sheffield United Canons Park
14:00
Report
Stadium: The Hive Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Simon Finnigan
14 March 2021 16 Sheffield United 1–0 Charlton Athletic Chesterfield
14:00
Report Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Lucy Oliver
28 March 2021 17 Durham 1–1 Sheffield United Durham
12:00
Report
Stadium: Maiden Castle
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Fearn
4 April 2021 18 Crystal Palace 0–3 Sheffield United Bromley
14:00 Report
Stadium: Hayes Lane
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Barber
25 April 2021 19 Sheffield United 0–1 Liverpool Chesterfield
14:00 Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Magdalena Golba
2 May 2021 20 Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Sheffield United Bamber Bridge
14:00
Report
Stadium: Sir Tom Finney Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Karl Buckley

League table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
2 Durham 20 12 6 2 34 15 +19 42
3 Liverpool 20 11 6 3 37 15 +22 39
4 Sheffield United 20 11 5 4 37 15 +22 38
5 Lewes 20 8 4 8 19 22 −3 28
6 London City Lionesses 20 6 6 8 19 19 0 24
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored

Women's FA Cup

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Main article: 2020–21 Women's FA Cup

As a member of the top two tiers, Sheffield United will enter the FA Cup in the fourth round proper. Originally scheduled to take place on 31 January 2021, it was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.[4][5]

18 April 2021 Fourth round Middlesbrough 0–9 Sheffield United Billingham
14:00 Report
Stadium: Bedford Terrace
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
16 May 2021 Fifth round Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 (a.e.t.) Sheffield United Canons Park
14:00
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Abigail Byrne

FA Women's League Cup

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Main article: 2020–21 FA Women's League Cup
7 October 2020 Group stage Aston Villa 1–0 Sheffield United Walsall
19:30
Report Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Elizabeth Simms
3 November 2020 Group stage Sheffield United 0–6 Durham Chesterfield
19:45 Report
Stadium: Technique Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Christina Hattersley
19 November 2020 Group stage Coventry United 0–4 Sheffield United Coventry
19:45 Report
Stadium: Butts Park Arena
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Callum Parke

Pos Team
 Pld W WPEN LPEN L GF GA GD Pts Qualification AST DUR SHU COV
1 Aston Villa 3 2 1 0 0 11 1 +10 8 Advanced to knock-out stage — — 1–0 —
2 Durham 3 2 0 1 0 12 3 +9 7 Possible knock-out stage based on ranking 1–1 — — 5–2
3 Sheffield United 3 1 0 0 2 4 7 −3 3 — 0–6 — —
4 Coventry United 3 0 0 0 3 2 18 −16 0 0–9 — 0–4 —
Source: thefa.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record

Squad statistics

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Appearances

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As of 16 May 2021

Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.

No. Pos Nat Player Total League FA Cup League Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2 DF   ENG Ellie Wilson 6 0 4+1 0 0 0 1 0
3 DF   NIR Natalie Johnson 16 0 11+2 0 2 0 1 0
4 DF   ENG Leandra Little 23 1 18 0 2 0 3 1
5 DF   ENG Naomi Hartley 25 2 20 2 2 0 3 0
6 MF   ENG Kasia Lipka 25 0 20 0 2 0 3 0
7 FW   ENG Jade Pennock 20 5 11+7 4 0 0 2 1
8 MF   ENG Maddy Cusack 23 1 18 0 2 1 3 0
9 FW   ENG Katie Wilkinson 25 20 19+1 19 2 0 2+1 1
10 MF   ENG Alethea Paul 5 0 1+2 0 0 0 0+2 0
11 DF   ENG Chloe Dixon 13 0 9+2 0 0+1 0 1 0
12 MF   ENG Rhema Lord-Mears 24 3 14+5 0 2 3 2+1 0
13 GK   ENG Emily Batty 1 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0
15 MF   ENG Tamara Wilcock 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
16 FW   ENG Lucy Watson 15 2 3+8 0 0+2 2 2 0
17 MF   ENG Katie Anderson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 MF   ENG Sophie Walton 14 0 4+5 0 0+2 0 1+2 0
19 FW   ENG Charley Docherty 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
20 GK   ENG Fran Kitching 24 0 20 0 2 0 2 0
21 MF   ENG Bex Rayner 11 2 8+1 1 2 1 0 0
22 DF   ENG Ocean Rolandsen 10 0 8 0 2 0 0 0
23 FW   ENG Courtney Sweetman-Kirk 22 8 11+6 5 2 3 1+2 0
46 FW   ENG Melissa Johnson 19 6 9+6 5 0+1 0 1+2 1
Players who appeared for the club but left during the season:
1 GK   NIR Becky Flaherty 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
14 FW   ENG Keri Matthews 12 0 1+7 0 0+2 0 1+1 0
15 DF   ENG Hannah Coan 2 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0
17 FW   GRE Veatriki Sarri 13 0 9+1 0 0 0 2+1 0
24 DF   ENG Ali Johnson 2 0 1+1 0 0 0 0 0
25 MF   NZL Olivia Chance 3 0 1+1 0 0 0 1 0

Transfers

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Transfers in

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Date Position Nationality Name From Ref.
28 July 2020 FW   Melissa Johnson   Aston Villa [6]
7 August 2020 DF   Ellie Wilson   London Bees [7]
8 August 2020 MF   Sophie Walton   Nottingham Forest [8]
DF   Natalie Johnson   Leicester City [9]
22 August 2020 GK   Fran Kitching   Liverpool [10]
26 September 2020 MF   Olivia Chance   Bristol City [11]
2 October 2020 FW   Courtney Sweetman-Kirk   Liverpool [12]
8 January 2021 MF   Bex Rayner   Nottingham Forest [13]
16 January 2021 DF   Ocean Rolandsen   Watford [14]
6 February 2021 MF   Katie Anderson   Derby County [15]

Loans in

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Date Position Nationality Name From Until Ref.
12 September 2020 DF   Hannah Coan   Everton 4 November 2020 [16][17]

Transfers out

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Date Position Nationality Name To Ref.
12 June 2020 DF   Sophie Barker   Leicester City [18][19]
26 June 2020 FW   Izzy Ford   South Alabama Jaguars [20]
27 July 2020 MF   Sam Tierney   Leicester City [21][19]
FW   Olivia Fergusson   Leicester City [21][19]
4 November 2020 DF   Ali Johnson   Blackburn Rovers [17][22]
23 November 2020 MF   Olivia Chance   Brisbane Roar [23]
7 January 2021 MF   Veatriki Sarri   Birmingham City [24]
17 March 2021 FW   Keri Matthews   Arizona State Sun Devils [25]
23 April 2021 GK   Becky Flaherty   Blackburn Rovers [26][27]

References

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  1. ^ "Carla departs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Neil Redfearn announced as women's head coach". www.sufc.co.uk.
  3. ^ "First Team - Sheffield United". www.sufc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "The Women's FA Cup Season 2020–21 List of Exemptions" (PDF). thefa.com. The Football Association. 10 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Women's FA Cup to remain suspended during coronavirus lockdown". Sky Sports.
  6. ^ "Mel Johnson signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Ellie Wilson signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Sophie Walton signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Nat Johnson signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  10. ^ "Fran Kitching signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  11. ^ "Olivia Chance signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  12. ^ "Courtney Sweetman-Kirk signs". www.sufc.co.uk.
  13. ^ "Bex Rayner re-signs". Sheffield United FC.
  14. ^ "Ocean Rolandsen signs". Sheffield United FC.
  15. ^ "Katie Anderson signs". Sheffield United FC.
  16. ^ "Hannah Coan signs on loan from Everton". www.sufc.co.uk.
  17. ^ a b "Ali Johnson & Hannah Coan depart". Sheffield United FC.
  18. ^ "Sophie Barker and Ali Johnson depart". www.sufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  19. ^ a b c "LCFC Women: Meet The 2020/21 Squad". www.lcfc.com.
  20. ^ "Izzy Ford joins South Alabama". South Alabama Jaguars Women's Soccer twitter. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  21. ^ a b "Tierney and Fergusson depart". www.sufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  22. ^ "Johnson returns". www.rovers.co.uk.
  23. ^ "Olivia Chance departs". Sheffield United FC.
  24. ^ "Striker Sarri signs for Birmingham". BBC Sport.
  25. ^ "National Team Player Joins 2021 Class". Arizona State University Athletics.
  26. ^ "Becky Flaherty departs". Sheffield United FC.
  27. ^ "Becky is a Blue!". www.rovers.co.uk.
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