Sheffield United vs Fulham, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
4 - 5
4 - 5
Sheffield United 4-5 Fulham
Sheffield United 4-5 Fulham
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 5': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Foul by Ryan Fredericks (Fulham).
- 6': Attempt saved. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mark Duffy.
- 6': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Fulham 0. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 7': Attempt saved. Sheyi Ojo (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kevin McDonald.
- 7': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 7': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 9': Tomas Kalas (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Jake M Wright.
- 11': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 11': Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 12': Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Delay in match John Fleck (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 16': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 17': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by John Lundstram.
- 21': Offside, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp tries a through ball, but Chris Basham is caught offside.
- 22': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Sheyi Ojo.
- 22': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kevin McDonald.
- 28': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Fulham 1. Sheyi Ojo (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 29': Hand ball by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 29': Offside, Sheffield United. Chris Basham tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 30': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Fulham 2. Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Floyd Ayité.
- 33': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 33': Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 33': Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) is shown the yellow card.
- 34': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 34': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 38': Foul by Sheyi Ojo (Fulham).
- 38': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 39': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Fulham 2. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 42': Attempt missed. Kevin McDonald (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 43': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Fulham 3. Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Sheyi Ojo with a cross.
- 45'+1': Foul by Floyd Ayité (Fulham).
- 45'+1': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+2': Floyd Ayité (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+4': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 45'+4': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+8': First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Fulham 3.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Fulham 3.
- 48': Offside, Sheffield United. Jamal Blackman tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 52': Attempt saved. Floyd Ayité (Fulham) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 57': Floyd Ayité (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 57': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 58': Substitution, Sheffield United. David Brooks replaces Cameron Carter-Vickers.
- 59': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Jake M Wright.
- 60': Substitution, Sheffield United. Samir Carruthers replaces Mark Duffy.
- 63': Floyd Ayité (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 65': Attempt blocked. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Brooks.
- 65': Offside, Sheffield United. John Fleck tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 66': David Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Denis Odoi (Fulham).
- 67': Delay in match Floyd Ayité (Fulham) because of an injury.
- 68': Substitution, Fulham. Aboubakar Kamara replaces Floyd Ayité because of an injury.
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Aboubakar Kamara (Fulham) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 69': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Fulham 4. Sheyi Ojo (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aboubakar Kamara following a fast break.
- 71': Foul by Tom Cairney (Fulham).
- 71': Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': David Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Foul by Kevin McDonald (Fulham).
- 73': Denis Odoi (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Foul by Tom Cairney (Fulham).
- 73': Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Substitution, Fulham. Rui Fonte replaces Sheyi Ojo.
- 75': Substitution, Sheffield United. James Hanson replaces Jake M Wright.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 76': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kevin McDonald.
- 76': Attempt blocked. James Hanson (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 76': Attempt missed. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Leon Clarke following a corner.
- 78': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Fulham 5. Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 80': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tomas Kalas.
- 83': Substitution, Fulham. Stefan Johansen replaces Kevin McDonald.
- 85': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 85': Tim Ream (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Aboubakar Kamara (Fulham).
- 85': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Goal! Sheffield United 3, Fulham 5. Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chris Basham.
- 89': Attempt missed. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Chris Basham.
- 89': Attempt missed. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by David Brooks.
- 90': Attempt saved. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 90'+1': Goal! Sheffield United 4, Fulham 5. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Billy Sharp.
- 90'+3': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 90'+3': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': David Brooks (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 90'+3': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+6': Offside, Fulham. Ryan Sessegnon tries a through ball, but Aboubakar Kamara is caught offside.
- 90'+6': Aboubakar Kamara (Fulham) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 4, Fulham 5.
- 90'+8': Match ends, Sheffield United 4, Fulham 5.
Statistics
 FUL |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 45.2 | Possession | 54.8 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.8 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 338 | Accurate Passes | 403 |
| 434 | Passes | 504 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 7 | Crosses | 26 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 61 | Long Balls | 71 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 33 |
| 0.2 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 22 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 31 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
| 31 | Clearances | 7 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 25,445
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 25,445
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 |
|---|---|
| 27 | Jamal Blackman (GK) |
| 13 | Jake Wright |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 16 | Cameron Carter-Vickers |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 7 | John Lundstram  |
| 21 | Mark Duffy |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 9 | Leon Clarke |
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | David Button (GK) |
| 13 | Tim Ream |
| 26 | Tomás Kalas |
| 4 | Denis Odoi |
| 2 | Ryan Fredericks |
| 10 | Tom Cairney |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 6 | Kevin McDonald |
| 11 | Floyd Ayité |
| 3 | Ryan Sessegnon |
| 19 | Sheyi Ojo |
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