Sunderland vs Sheffield United, 2024-25 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Sunderland are hosting Sheffield United
at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Delay in match because of an injury Chris Mepham (Sunderland).
- 2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Attempt saved. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Trai Hume with a through ball.
- 9': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Michael Cooper.
- 10': Attempt saved. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chris Mepham with a through ball.
- 12': Foul by Aji Alese (Sunderland).
- 12': Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 13': Penalty Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 13': Penalty conceded by Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 14': Penalty saved. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 15': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jobe Bellingham.
- 17': Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 17': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 18': Foul by Sydie Peck (Sheffield United).
- 18': Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Foul by Dan Neil (Sunderland).
- 21': Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Mepham.
- 22': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Sam McCallum.
- 23': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Michael Cooper.
- 24': Attempt missed. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Trai Hume with a cross.
- 27': Goal! Sunderland 1, Sheffield United 0. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 29': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Aji Alese.
- 30': Attempt missed. Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Eliezer Mayenda following a fast break.
- 31': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Aji Alese.
- 31': Attempt saved. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tom Davies.
- 31': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Anthony Patterson.
- 32': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Robinson with a headed pass.
- 32': Own Goal by Luke O'Nien, Sunderland. Sunderland 1, Sheffield United 1.
- 34': Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 34': Foul by Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland).
- 35': Goal! Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 1. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eliezer Mayenda following a fast break.
- 39': Attempt missed. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Trai Hume.
- 41': Attempt missed. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dan Neil following a fast break.
- 45': Foul by Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland).
- 45': Tom Davies (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 1.
- 47': Delay in match because of an injury Wilson Isidor (Sunderland).
- 48': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 48': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 48': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Chris Mepham.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross.
- 50': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 50': Attempt blocked. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rhian Brewster.
- 50': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Trai Hume.
- 52': Foul by Trai Hume (Sunderland).
- 52': Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Trai Hume (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Chris Mepham.
- 57': Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland).
- 58': Attempt blocked. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dan Neil.
- 59': Foul by Dan Neil (Sunderland).
- 59': Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Alfie Gilchrist.
- 61': Substitution, Sheffield United. Harrison Burrows replaces Sydie Peck.
- 62': Attempt missed. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.
- 64': Foul by Dan Neil (Sunderland).
- 64': Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Tom Davies (Sheffield United).
- 70': Foul by Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United).
- 70': Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Attempt missed. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Eliezer Mayenda.
- 73': Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 73': Foul by Patrick Roberts (Sunderland).
- 73': Offside, Sheffield United. Anel Ahmedhodzic is caught offside.
- 73': Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.
- 76': Attempt saved. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dan Neil.
- 77': Foul by Luke O'Nien (Sunderland).
- 77': Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77': Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Sheffield United. Rhys Norrington-Davies replaces Sam McCallum.
- 77': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ryan Oné replaces Callum O'Hare.
- 78': Hand ball by Ryan Oné (Sheffield United).
- 79': Aji Alese (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 79': Foul by Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United).
- 80': Attempt saved. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harrison Burrows.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 81': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dan Neil.
- 82': Foul by Chris Mepham (Sunderland).
- 82': Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
- 84': Substitution, Sunderland. Leo Hjelde replaces Adil Aouchiche.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Leo Hjelde with a headed pass.
- 85': Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Rhys Norrington-Davies.
- 86': Attempt saved. Chris Mepham (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Roberts with a cross.
- 86': Foul by Aji Alese (Sunderland).
- 86': Michael Cooper (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Aji Alese (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 88': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 88': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jobe Bellingham.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Oné.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range is blocked.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Tom Davies (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 90': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Chris Mepham.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Sunderland. Nazariy Rusyn replaces Wilson Isidor.
- 90'+5': Delay in match because of an injury Anthony Patterson (Sunderland).
- 90'+5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 1.
Statistics
 SHU |
SUN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 65.7 | Possession | 34.3 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 472 | Accurate Passes | 220 |
| 558 | Passes | 291 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 29 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 55 | Long Balls | 54 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 10 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 12 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 50 |
| 20 | Clearances | 50 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Stadium of Light
Location: Sunderland, England
Attendance: 42,276
Venue: Stadium of Light
Location: Sunderland, England
Attendance: 42,276
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
Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Patterson (GK) |
| 13 | Luke O'Nien |
| 26 | Chris Mepham |
| 42 | Ajibola Alese  |
| 32 | Trai Hume |
| 12 | Eliezer Mayenda |
| 7 | Jobe Bellingham |
| 4 | Daniel Neil |
| 18 | Wilson Isidor |
| 22 | Adil Aouchiche |
| 10 | Patrick Roberts |
Sheffield United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Cooper (GK) |
| 19 | Jack Robinson |
| 15 | Anel Ahmedhodzic |
| 3 | Sam McCallum |
| 2 | Alfie Gilchrist |
| 7 | Rhian Brewster |
| 22 | Tom Davies |
| 42 | Sydie Peck |
| 9 | Kieffer Moore |
| 8 | Gustavo Hamer |
| 10 | Callum O'Hare |
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