Sheffield United vs Bristol City, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
1 - 2
1 - 2
Late Adam Flint winner sees Bristol City past Sheffield United
Aden Flint snatched a stoppage-time winner for Bristol City as they claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at promotion rivals Sheffield United.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 5': Attempt saved. Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jamie Paterson.
- 10': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Bailey Wright.
- 10': Attempt saved. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by John Lundstram.
- 11': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Aden Flint.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leon Clarke.
- 12': Offside, Bristol City. Niclas Eliasson tries a through ball, but Bobby Reid is caught offside.
- 13': Aden Flint (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 16': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by George Baldock.
- 17': Attempt missed. Nathan Baker (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jamie Paterson with a cross following a corner.
- 19': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Foul by Josh Brownhill (Bristol City).
- 20': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left from a direct free kick.
- 20': Attempt missed. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by George Baldock with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 25': Aden Flint (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 26': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Richard Stearman.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Marlon Pack (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 28': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Foul by Aden Flint (Bristol City).
- 29': Attempt saved. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 32': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Bryan.
- 33': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 33': Korey Smith (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 35': Jamie Paterson (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Joe Bryan (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 36': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Leon Clarke.
- 37': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Foul by Bailey Wright (Bristol City).
- 38': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Nathan Baker.
- 38': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Bryan.
- 38': Attempt saved. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 38': Attempt missed. Richard Stearman (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by John Fleck following a corner.
- 40': Foul by Nathan Baker (Bristol City).
- 40': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Goal! Sheffield United 0, Bristol City 1. Jamie Paterson (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josh Brownhill.
- 43': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Bristol City 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 0, Bristol City 1.
- 45': Substitution, Bristol City. Milan Djuric replaces Niclas Eliasson.
- 48': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Bristol City 1. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by John Lundstram.
- 51': Offside, Sheffield United. Chris Basham tries a through ball, but George Baldock is caught offside.
- 51': Foul by Milan Djuric (Bristol City).
- 51': Richard Stearman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Foul by Bailey Wright (Bristol City).
- 52': Attempt saved. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 54': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) hits the left post with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by George Baldock.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 55': Foul by Milan Djuric (Bristol City).
- 55': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Milan Djuric (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 59': Korey Smith (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': John Fleck (Sheffield United) is shown the red card.
- 60': Delay in match Korey Smith (Bristol City) because of an injury.
- 62': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 62': Substitution, Bristol City. Matty Taylor replaces Korey Smith because of an injury.
- 63': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Matty Taylor (Bristol City).
- 63': Attempt saved. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Billy Sharp with a headed pass.
- 63': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Nathan Baker.
- 68': Attempt saved. Marlon Pack (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jamie Paterson.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Matty Taylor (Bristol City) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Joe Bryan (Bristol City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matty Taylor.
- 72': Attempt blocked. George Baldock (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Lundstram.
- 73': Attempt blocked. Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Milan Djuric with a headed pass.
- 73': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 74': Attempt missed. Aden Flint (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bobby Reid with a cross following a corner.
- 74': Foul by Nathan Baker (Bristol City).
- 74': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 76': Attempt missed. Jamie Paterson (Bristol City) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Bryan.
- 76': Substitution, Bristol City. Jonathan Leko replaces Marlon Pack.
- 77': Substitution, Sheffield United. David Brooks replaces Mark Duffy.
- 80': Substitution, Sheffield United. Clayton Donaldson replaces Billy Sharp.
- 86': Substitution, Sheffield United. Samir Carruthers replaces Chris Basham.
- 87': Attempt missed. Jonathan Leko (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Joe Bryan.
- 88': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by George Baldock.
- 89': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Bailey Wright.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Richard Stearman (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Brooks with a cross.
- 90': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 90': Jamie Paterson (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Bristol City 2. Aden Flint (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bobby Reid with a cross.
- 90'+3': Clayton Donaldson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Bailey Wright (Bristol City).
- 90'+4': Bobby Reid (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+5': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 90'+5': Matty Taylor (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+5': Foul by Jamie Paterson (Bristol City).
- 90'+5': Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Jamie Paterson (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Bristol City 2.
- 90'+7': Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Bristol City 2.
Statistics
 BRC |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 54.2 | Possession | 45.8 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 352 | Accurate Passes | 281 |
| 487 | Passes | 398 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 18 | Crosses | 30 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 87 | Long Balls | 80 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 17 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 33 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 33 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 24,409
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 24,409
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Moore (GK) |
| 19 | Richard Stearman |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck  |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 21 | Mark Duffy |
| 3 | Enda Stevens  |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 9 | Leon Clarke |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
Bristol City (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Fielding (GK) |
| 6 | Nathan Baker |
| 4 | Aden Flint |
| 3 | Joe Bryan |
| 5 | Bailey Wright |
| 21 | Marlon Pack |
| 8 | Josh Brownhill |
| 20 | Jamie Paterson |
| 19 | Niclas Eliasson |
| 14 | Bobby De Cordova-Reid |
| 7 | Korey Smith |
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