Swansea City vs Sheffield United, 2018-19 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Swansea City are hosting Sheffield United
at Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 3': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Rodon.
- 3': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 3': Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Delay in match Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) because of an injury.
- 6': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 10': Attempt saved. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 10': Offside, Swansea City. Joe Rodon tries a through ball, but Oliver McBurnie is caught offside.
- 11': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Connor Roberts.
- 11': Attempt blocked. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 11': Attempt missed. George Baldock (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 12': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 14': Bersant Celina (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 16': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 17': Attempt missed. Leroy Fer (Swansea City) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 19': Delay in match Joe Rodon (Swansea City) because of an injury.
- 20': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 21': Substitution, Swansea City. Cameron Carter-Vickers replaces Joe Rodon because of an injury.
- 22': Attempt saved. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 23': Foul by Leroy Fer (Swansea City).
- 23': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 25': Offside, Sheffield United. John Fleck tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 26': Attempt missed. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack O'Connell with a cross.
- 29': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 31': Foul by Nathan Dyer (Swansea City).
- 31': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 31': Foul by Leroy Fer (Swansea City).
- 31': Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 32': Attempt blocked. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 32': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Wayne Routledge.
- 33': Attempt missed. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 33': Erwin Mulder (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 34': Foul by Mark Duffy (Sheffield United).
- 34': Matt Grimes (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Nathan Dyer (Swansea City).
- 36': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 37': Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Attempt missed. David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mark Duffy with a cross.
- 40': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City).
- 40': John Egan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Bersant Celina (Swansea City).
- 41': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Attempt missed. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mike van der Hoorn.
- 44': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City).
- 44': John Fleck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 45': Kyle Naughton (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 45'+3': Kyle Naughton (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Swansea City 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Swansea City 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Substitution, Swansea City. Daniel James replaces Wayne Routledge.
- 46': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 46': Kyle Naughton (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 50': Leroy Fer (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Attempt missed. Matt Grimes (Swansea City) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 52': Cameron Carter-Vickers (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 52': Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 52': George Baldock (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 59': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City).
- 59': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Dyer.
- 64': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Jack O'Connell.
- 65': Goal! Swansea City 1, Sheffield United 0. Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nathan Dyer following a corner.
- 66': Substitution, Sheffield United. Kieran Dowell replaces Mark Duffy.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Nathan Dyer (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bersant Celina.
- 68': Offside, Sheffield United. Kieran Dowell tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 70': Attempt saved. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Connor Roberts.
- 70': Attempt saved. Daniel James (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 70': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 70': Leroy Fer (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Kyle Naughton (Swansea City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.
- 71': Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Jack O'Connell.
- 74': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 74': Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Sheffield United. Gary Madine replaces John Fleck.
- 75': Attempt missed. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
- 76': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 76': Leroy Fer (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 81': Substitution, Sheffield United. Leon Clarke replaces David McGoldrick.
- 81': Substitution, Swansea City. Jay Fulton replaces Nathan Dyer.
- 83': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
- 84': Attempt missed. Daniel James (Swansea City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Leroy Fer.
- 85': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Connor Roberts.
- 87': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 87': Leroy Fer (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Delay in match Matt Grimes (Swansea City) because of an injury.
- 90'+3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Gary Madine (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 90'+4': Offside, Sheffield United. Gary Madine tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 90'+6': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Mike van der Hoorn.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) with an attempt from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Swansea City 1, Sheffield United 0.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Swansea City 1, Sheffield United 0.
Statistics
 SHU |
SWA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 49.3 | Possession | 50.7 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 373 | Accurate Passes | 405 |
| 479 | Passes | 494 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 21 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 76 | Long Balls | 59 |
| 36 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 17 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.3 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 22 |
| 15 | Clearances | 22 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Swansea.com Stadium
Location: Swansea, Wales
Attendance: 18,673
Venue: Swansea.com Stadium
Location: Swansea, Wales
Attendance: 18,673
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield United | 27 | +21 | 55 |
| 2 | Leeds United | 26 | +29 | 53 |
| 3 | Burnley | 27 | +22 | 53 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 27 | +17 | 51 |
Line-Ups
Swansea City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Erwin Mulder (GK) |
| 22 | Joe Rodon |
| 5 | Mike van der Hoorn |
| 23 | Connor Roberts |
| 26 | Kyle Naughton |
| 10 | Bersant Celina |
| 21 | Matt Grimes |
| 8 | Leroy Fer |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
| 15 | Wayne Routledge |
| 12 | Nathan Dyer |
Sheffield United (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Henderson (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell  |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 21 | Mark Duffy |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 17 | David McGoldrick |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
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