Brentford vs Sheffield United, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
1 - 1
1 - 1
Chris Mepham grabs share of the spoils for Brentford
Chris Mepham grabs share of the spoils for Brentford
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Baldock with a headed pass.
- 7': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 13': Attempt saved. Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Neal Maupay.
- 13': Foul by Lewis MacLeod (Brentford).
- 13': Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Jack O'Connell.
- 17': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Richard Stearman.
- 17': Attempt missed. Nico Yennaris (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 20': Chris Mepham (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 20': Attempt missed. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Basham with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Lewis MacLeod (Brentford).
- 21': Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Offside, Sheffield United. George Baldock tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 22': Foul by Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United).
- 22': Ryan Woods (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt missed. Lewis MacLeod (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by John Egan.
- 27': Florian Jozefzoon (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 30': Attempt saved. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack O'Connell.
- 31': Attempt saved. Chris Mepham (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Josh Clarke.
- 32': Delay in match Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 35': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Foul by Florian Jozefzoon (Brentford).
- 36': Hand ball by Lewis MacLeod (Brentford).
- 37': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 37': Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Attempt saved. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 39': Daniel Bentley (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 45'+1': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 45'+1': Sergi Canos (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United).
- 45'+2': Lewis MacLeod (Brentford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': Attempt missed. George Baldock (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Brentford 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Brentford 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 46': Foul by Josh Clarke (Brentford).
- 46': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 49': Lewis MacLeod (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 51': Foul by Sergi Canos (Brentford).
- 51': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Substitution, Sheffield United. Lee Evans replaces John Lundstram.
- 53': Chris Mepham (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 55': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ryan Woods.
- 55': Goal! Brentford 0, Sheffield United 1. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 57': Florian Jozefzoon (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 58': Foul by Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford).
- 58': Lee Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Offside, Sheffield United. Lee Evans tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 60': Substitution, Brentford. Ollie Watkins replaces Sergi Canos.
- 60': Substitution, Brentford. Kamohelo Mokotjo replaces Lewis MacLeod.
- 60': Florian Jozefzoon (Brentford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 60': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 60': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Foul by Josh Clarke (Brentford).
- 62': Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 64': Substitution, Sheffield United. Clayton Donaldson replaces Billy Sharp.
- 64': Foul by Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United).
- 64': Josh Clarke (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Ryan Leonard (Sheffield United).
- 65': Ollie Watkins (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Florian Jozefzoon (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 67': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 67': Ollie Watkins (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Goal! Brentford 1, Sheffield United 1. Chris Mepham (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a set piece situation.
- 69': Ryan Woods (Brentford) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 69': Jamal Blackman (Sheffield United) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 71': Substitution, Sheffield United. Simon Moore replaces Ryan Leonard.
- 73': Florian Jozefzoon (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Foul by Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United).
- 75': Attempt saved. Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck with a through ball.
- 77': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Jack O'Connell.
- 78': Substitution, Brentford. Alan Judge replaces Florian Jozefzoon.
- 81': Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Chris Mepham (Brentford).
- 82': Offside, Sheffield United. Leon Clarke tries a through ball, but Jack O'Connell is caught offside.
- 83': Attempt saved. Neal Maupay (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nico Yennaris.
- 85': Attempt saved. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 86': Attempt saved. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lee Evans.
- 87': Foul by Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United).
- 87': Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Alan Judge (Brentford).
- 89': John Fleck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Attempt blocked. John Fleck (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack O'Connell.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Leon Clarke.
- 90'+5': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Daniel Bentley.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Brentford 1, Sheffield United 1.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Brentford 1, Sheffield United 1.
Statistics
 SHU |
BRE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 6 |
| 43.7 | Possession | 56.3 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 280 | Accurate Passes | 388 |
| 375 | Passes | 489 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 18 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 76 | Long Balls | 71 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 16 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 26 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 31 | Effective Clearances | 24 |
| 31 | Clearances | 24 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Griffin Park
Location: Brentford, England
Attendance: 11,174
Venue: Griffin Park
Location: Brentford, England
Attendance: 11,174
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
Brentford (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Bentley (GK) |
| 33 | Chris Mepham |
| 14 | John Egan |
| 15 | Ryan Woods  |
| 20 | Josh Clarke |
| 22 | Henrik Dalsgaard |
| 4 | Lewis MacLeod |
| 8 | Li Ke |
| 47 | Sergi Canós |
| 7 | Florian Jozefzoon |
| 9 | Neal Maupay |
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Jamal Blackman (GK) |
| 19 | Richard Stearman |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham  |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 14 | Ryan Leonard |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 9 | Leon Clarke |
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