Sunderland vs Sheffield United, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
1 - 2
1 - 2
Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 2': George Honeyman (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 9': Foul by James Vaughan (Sunderland).
- 9': Jake M Wright (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Jack Rodwell (Sunderland).
- 10': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 13': George Honeyman (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 14': Foul by Tyias Browning (Sunderland).
- 14': Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Jack Rodwell (Sunderland).
- 15': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 17': Offside, Sunderland. Jonathan Williams tries a through ball, but Lewis Grabban is caught offside.
- 18': Attempt missed. Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 21': Goal! Sunderland 0, Sheffield United 1. Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Billy Sharp.
- 23': Attempt missed. Jonathan Williams (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Tyias Browning.
- 24': Attempt missed. Lewis Grabban (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 26': Foul by Brendan Galloway (Sunderland).
- 26': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 27': Didier Ndong (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Paul Coutts (Sheffield United).
- 27': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 27': Jonathan Williams (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Attempt saved. Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 30': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Robbin Ruiter.
- 31': Foul by Didier Ndong (Sunderland).
- 31': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 31': Attempt saved. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 32': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 32': Jonathan Williams (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Chris Basham.
- 38': Attempt missed. James Vaughan (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lewis Grabban with a cross.
- 41': Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Marc Wilson (Sunderland).
- 41': Marc Wilson (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Hand ball by Mark Duffy (Sheffield United).
- 45'+2': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Lamine Koné.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Sunderland 0, Sheffield United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Sunderland 0, Sheffield United 1.
- 45': Substitution, Sunderland. John O'Shea replaces Lamine Koné because of an injury.
- 47': Foul by Paul Coutts (Sheffield United).
- 47': Jonathan Williams (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Delay in match Jonathan Williams (Sunderland) because of an injury.
- 48': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieron Freeman.
- 55': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Didier Ndong.
- 60': Substitution, Sunderland. Callum McManaman replaces James Vaughan.
- 62': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Paul Coutts.
- 63': Brendan Galloway (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 63': Foul by Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United).
- 64': Foul by Tyias Browning (Sunderland).
- 64': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Substitution, Sheffield United. John Lundstram replaces Mark Duffy.
- 68': Substitution, Sheffield United. David Brooks replaces Billy Sharp.
- 71': Foul by Jonathan Williams (Sunderland).
- 71': Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Offside, Sunderland. Tyias Browning tries a through ball, but Lewis Grabban is caught offside.
- 72': Callum McManaman (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 74': Substitution, Sunderland. Lynden Gooch replaces George Honeyman.
- 75': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Sunderland).
- 75': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Brendan Galloway.
- 77': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 77': Jonathan Williams (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Goal! Sunderland 0, Sheffield United 2. Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by David Brooks with a through ball.
- 77': Delay in match Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 80': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 80': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ched Evans replaces Clayton Donaldson because of an injury.
- 82': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Sunderland).
- 83': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Sunderland).
- 83': Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Offside, Sheffield United. Paul Coutts tries a through ball, but Ched Evans is caught offside.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Ched Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Brooks.
- 87': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Marc Wilson.
- 88': Attempt saved. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 90': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 90': Lynden Gooch (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Lynden Gooch (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Williams.
- 90'+2': Brendan Galloway (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 90'+4': Callum McManaman (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+4': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 90'+4': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Goal! Sunderland 1, Sheffield United 2. Jack Rodwell (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Callum McManaman with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+5': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Lewis Grabban (Sunderland).
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sunderland 1, Sheffield United 2.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Sunderland 1, Sheffield United 2.
Statistics
 SHU |
SUN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 44.3 | Possession | 55.7 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 219 | Accurate Passes | 308 |
| 346 | Passes | 434 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 12 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 81 | Long Balls | 85 |
| 29 | Accurate Long Balls | 29 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 16 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 32 |
| 18 | Clearances | 32 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Stadium of Light
Location: Sunderland, England
Attendance: 29,579
Venue: Stadium of Light
Location: Sunderland, England
Attendance: 29,579
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield United | 16 | +12 | 32 |
| 2 | Sunderland | 15 | +14 | 31 |
| 3 | Burnley | 16 | +13 | 30 |
| 4 | Leeds United | 15 | +15 | 29 |
Line-Ups
Sunderland (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Robbin Ruiter (GK) |
| 23 | Lamine Koné |
| 36 | Marc Wilson  |
| 18 | Jiang Guangtai |
| 8 | Jack Rodwell |
| 17 | Didier N'Dong |
| 7 | Jonny Williams |
| 15 | Brendan Galloway |
| 26 | George Honeyman |
| 11 | Lewis Grabban |
| 9 | James Vaughan |
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Jamal Blackman (GK) |
| 13 | Jake Wright |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 15 | Paul Coutts |
| 21 | Mark Duffy |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 18 | Kieran Freeman |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 11 | Clayton Donaldson |
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