Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough, 2021-22 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
4 - 1
4 - 1
About
Sheffield United are hosting Middlesbrough
at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Marcus Tavernier.
- 7': Attempt missed. Morgan Gibbs-White (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 15': Foul by Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough).
- 15': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 21': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 23': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Middlesbrough 0. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner.
- 25': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 0. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Morgan Gibbs-White.
- 26': Foul by Andraz Sporar (Middlesbrough).
- 26': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).
- 27': Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Dael Fry (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 29': Attempt missed. Andraz Sporar (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.
- 31': Foul by Lee Peltier (Middlesbrough).
- 31': Morgan Gibbs-White (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 35': Attempt saved. Morgan Gibbs-White (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Billy Sharp.
- 38': Substitution, Sheffield United. Conor Hourihane replaces John Fleck because of an injury.
- 39': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 39': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 41': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
- 41': Morgan Gibbs-White (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41': Attempt missed. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Conor Hourihane following a set piece situation.
- 43': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ben Davies.
- 44': Ben Davies (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough).
- 45'+2': Offside, Sheffield United. Rhys Norrington-Davies tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 45'+3': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).
- 45'+5': Attempt blocked. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
- 45'+6': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 0.
- 46': Conor Hourihane (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Foul by Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough).
- 47': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 47': Lee Peltier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 49': Lee Peltier (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
- 49': Morgan Gibbs-White (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 50': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dael Fry.
- 51': Attempt missed. Ben Osborn (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood following a corner.
- 51': Offside, Middlesbrough. Isaiah Jones tries a through ball, but Aaron Connolly is caught offside.
- 53': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Lumley.
- 54': Attempt missed. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Conor Hourihane with a cross following a corner.
- 55': Attempt missed. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 57': Foul by Conor Hourihane (Sheffield United).
- 57': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Conor Hourihane (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dael Fry.
- 59': Goal! Sheffield United 3, Middlesbrough 0. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Egan with a headed pass following a corner.
- 60': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Duncan Watmore replaces Marc Bola.
- 60': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Folarin Balogun replaces Andraz Sporar.
- 61': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Sander Berge (Sheffield United).
- 62': Goal! Sheffield United 3, Middlesbrough 1. Folarin Balogun (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the centre of the goal.
- 64': Offside, Sheffield United. Rhys Norrington-Davies tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Duncan Watmore (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aaron Connolly with a headed pass.
- 67': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).
- 67': Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Attempt saved. Folarin Balogun (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
- 71': Attempt missed. Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Morgan Gibbs-White with a cross.
- 71': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 75': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Josh Coburn replaces Lee Peltier.
- 77': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Conor Hourihane.
- 78': Attempt missed. Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Folarin Balogun.
- 79': Goal! Sheffield United 4, Middlesbrough 1. Morgan Gibbs-White (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ben Osborn with a cross.
- 84': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough).
- 84': Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie replaces Billy Sharp.
- 85': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Josh Coburn.
- 86': Attempt missed. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 86': Substitution, Sheffield United. Kyron Gordon replaces Ben Osborn.
- 88': Foul by Kyron Gordon (Sheffield United).
- 88': Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 89': Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).
- 90'+1': Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+3': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United).
- 90'+3': Patrick McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 4, Middlesbrough 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sheffield United 4, Middlesbrough 1.
Statistics
 MID |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 55.1 | Possession | 44.9 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 298 | Accurate Passes | 223 |
| 414 | Passes | 334 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 10 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 82 | Long Balls | 73 |
| 29 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 7 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 13 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 28,994
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 28,994
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bristol City | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Charlton Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Wes Foderingham (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 19 | Jack Robinson |
| 22 | Ben Davies |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 8 | Sander Berge |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 33 | Rhys Norrington-Davies |
| 23 | Ben Osborn |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 27 | Morgan Gibbs-White |
Middlesbrough (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Lumley (GK) |
| 6 | Dael Fry |
| 17 | Paddy McNair |
| 14 | Lee Peltier  |
| 7 | Marcus Tavernier |
| 25 | Matt Crooks |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 27 | Marc Bola |
| 35 | Isaiah Jones |
| 26 | Aaron Connolly |
| 11 | Andraz Sporar |
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