Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
25': Grant LeadbitterStunning brace from Lee Evans earns Sheffield United victory
Stunning brace from Lee Evans earns Sheffield United victory
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 2': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
- 2': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Middlesbrough 0. Lee Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
- 4': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Patrick Bamford (Middlesbrough).
- 6': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
- 6': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Attempt missed. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a cross.
- 11': Offside, Middlesbrough. Jonny Howson tries a through ball, but Patrick Bamford is caught offside.
- 11': Offside, Sheffield United. Jake M Wright tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 13': Attempt saved. Patrick Bamford (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Muhamed Besic.
- 14': Offside, Middlesbrough. Daniel Ayala tries a through ball, but Patrick Bamford is caught offside.
- 16': Attempt saved. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lee Evans with a through ball.
- 18': Offside, Sheffield United. John Lundstram tries a through ball, but George Baldock is caught offside.
- 19': David Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough).
- 19': Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 21': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Simon Moore.
- 25': Foul by Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough).
- 25': John Fleck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 25': Second yellow card to Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough) for a bad foul.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Lee Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Brooks.
- 27': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Muhamed Besic.
- 30': Delay in match David Brooks (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Foul by Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough).
- 34': John Fleck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 35': John Fleck (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
- 37': Lee Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 38': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by George Friend.
- 40': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 0. Lee Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by David Brooks following a corner.
- 41': Foul by Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough).
- 41': Lee Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Delay in match Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough) because of an injury.
- 43': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 44': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Patrick Bamford (Middlesbrough).
- 45': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by George Friend.
- 45'+1': David Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+1': Foul by Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough).
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 0.
- 45': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Adam Clayton replaces Muhamed Besic.
- 45': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Britt Assombalonga replaces Patrick Bamford.
- 45': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Fabio replaces Adama Traoré.
- 47': Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47': Foul by Jake M Wright (Sheffield United).
- 48': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 1. Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ben Gibson with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 50': Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 52': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Daniel Ayala.
- 53': Attempt blocked. George Baldock (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 53': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 53': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 55': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 60': Offside, Middlesbrough. Adam Clayton tries a through ball, but Britt Assombalonga is caught offside.
- 63': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 63': Jake M Wright (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Attempt missed. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Clayton.
- 69': Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 69': Foul by Jake M Wright (Sheffield United).
- 71': Foul by Fabio (Middlesbrough).
- 71': Lee Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 71': Fabio (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
- 73': Substitution, Sheffield United. Mark Duffy replaces Jake M Wright.
- 77': Attempt missed. Lee Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 78': David Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 78': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 80': Offside, Middlesbrough. Britt Assombalonga tries a through ball, but Fabio is caught offside.
- 81': Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 82': Attempt blocked. David Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Fabio (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
- 82': Foul by Fabio (Middlesbrough).
- 82': Lee Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but David Brooks is caught offside.
- 85': Foul by Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough).
- 85': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Substitution, Sheffield United. Clayton Donaldson replaces David Brooks.
- 87': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 87': Lee Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': George Friend (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 89': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Clayton.
- 89': Attempt missed. Lee Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 90': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ryan Leonard replaces John Lundstram.
- 90'+1': Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 90'+2': Foul by Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough).
- 90'+2': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Lee Evans (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 1.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Sheffield United 2, Middlesbrough 1.
Statistics
 MID |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 5 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 34.1 | Possession | 65.9 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 205 | Accurate Passes | 480 |
| 297 | Passes | 576 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 8 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 68 | Long Balls | 67 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 18 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 27 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 29 | Effective Clearances | 20 |
| 29 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 26,557
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 26,557
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 5 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Moore (GK) |
| 13 | Jake Wright |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck  |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 20 | Lee Evans |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 9 | Leon Clarke |
| 36 | David Brooks |
Middlesbrough (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Darren Randolph (GK) |
| 6 | Ben Gibson |
| 4 | Daniel Ayala |
| 3 | George Friend |
| 5 | Ryan Shotton |
| 7 | Grant Leadbitter |
| 27 | Muhamed Besic |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 11 | Patrick Bamford |
| 19 | Stewart Downing |
| 37 | Adama Traoré |
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