Sheffield United vs Derby County, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
3 - 1
3 - 1
Sharp leads Blades to victory as Derby run ends
Sharp leads Blades to victory as Derby run ends
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Andre Wisdom.
- 4': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Derby County 0. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
- 8': Attempt blocked. David Nugent (Derby County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 8': Foul by Tom Huddlestone (Derby County).
- 8': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Markus Olsson (Derby County).
- 9': Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 9': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 9': Markus Olsson (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Offside, Derby County. Bradley Johnson tries a through ball, but Andreas Weimann is caught offside.
- 12': Attempt missed. Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mark Duffy.
- 20': Offside, Sheffield United. John Fleck tries a through ball, but Caolan Lavery is caught offside.
- 22': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Curtis Davies.
- 23': Foul by Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United).
- 23': Markus Olsson (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Attempt missed. Andreas Weimann (Derby County) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Bradley Johnson.
- 30': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Markus Olsson.
- 32': Andreas Weimann (Derby County) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 32': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 32': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 35': Foul by Tom Huddlestone (Derby County).
- 35': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Matej Vydra (Derby County) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andreas Weimann with a through ball.
- 37': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Curtis Davies.
- 38': Attempt missed. Johnny Russell (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andreas Weimann.
- 39': Own Goal by Johnny Russell, Derby County. Sheffield United 2, Derby County 0.
- 43': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Bradley Johnson.
- 44': David Nugent (Derby County) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 45': Attempt blocked. Matej Vydra (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 45': Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Derby County 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Derby County 0.
- 47': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 47': Matej Vydra (Derby County) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Attempt missed. Tom Huddlestone (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andre Wisdom.
- 50': Attempt saved. Johnny Russell (Derby County) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Tom Huddlestone.
- 52': Delay in match Caolan Lavery (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 52': Delay in match Markus Olsson (Derby County) because of an injury.
- 54': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 54': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ched Evans replaces Caolan Lavery because of an injury.
- 55': Foul by Tom Huddlestone (Derby County).
- 55': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Substitution, Derby County. Tom Lawrence replaces Johnny Russell.
- 57': Substitution, Derby County. Chris Martin replaces David Nugent.
- 58': Foul by Bradley Johnson (Derby County).
- 58': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 59': Foul by Tom Lawrence (Derby County).
- 59': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Tom Lawrence (Derby County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Andreas Weimann (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
- 60': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 60': Richard Keogh (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 61': Tom Lawrence (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Bradley Johnson (Derby County) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Lawrence with a cross.
- 62': Ched Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Bradley Johnson (Derby County).
- 63': Foul by Tom Lawrence (Derby County).
- 63': John Fleck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Markus Olsson (Derby County).
- 64': Kieron Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Substitution, Sheffield United. Samir Carruthers replaces Mark Duffy.
- 65': Curtis Davies (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
- 66': Foul by Tom Lawrence (Derby County).
- 66': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Offside, Derby County. Chris Martin tries a through ball, but Andreas Weimann is caught offside.
- 69': Andreas Weimann (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 70': Attempt blocked. Bradley Johnson (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 70': Foul by Bradley Johnson (Derby County).
- 70': Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Bradley Johnson (Derby County) is shown the yellow card.
- 71': Substitution, Derby County. Craig Bryson replaces Andreas Weimann.
- 78': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Curtis Davies.
- 78': Curtis Davies (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 79': Delay in match Samir Carruthers (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 81': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 81': Substitution, Sheffield United. John Lundstram replaces Samir Carruthers because of an injury.
- 82': Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Jake M Wright.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Bradley Johnson (Derby County) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Andre Wisdom with a cross.
- 84': Foul by Paul Coutts (Sheffield United).
- 84': Matej Vydra (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Attempt missed. Tom Lawrence (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Richard Keogh.
- 85': Attempt saved. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a through ball.
- 86': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 86': Richard Keogh (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Richard Keogh (Derby County).
- 89': Richard Keogh (Derby County) is shown the yellow card.
- 89': John Fleck (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Attempt missed. Chris Martin (Derby County) header from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 90'+1': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Derby County 1. Craig Bryson (Derby County) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bradley Johnson.
- 90'+3': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 90'+3': Tom Lawrence (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Bradley Johnson (Derby County) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.
- 90'+4': Offside, Sheffield United. John Lundstram tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Billy Sharp with a through ball.
- 90'+7': Jamal Blackman (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+8': Craig Bryson (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+8': Foul by Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
- 90'+8': Goal! Sheffield United 3, Derby County 1. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Enda Stevens following a fast break.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 3, Derby County 1.
- 90'+9': Match ends, Sheffield United 3, Derby County 1.
- 90'+9': Match ends, Sheffield United 3, Derby County 1.
Statistics
 DER |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 47.1 | Possession | 52.9 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 266 | Accurate Passes | 299 |
| 379 | Passes | 428 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 16 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 70 | Long Balls | 91 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 15 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 33 | Effective Clearances | 20 |
| 33 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 26,202
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 26,202
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 7 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 6 | +3 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Jamal Blackman (GK)  |
| 13 | Jake Wright |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 15 | Paul Coutts |
| 21 | Mark Duffy |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 18 | Kieran Freeman |
| 22 | Caolan Lavery |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
Derby County (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Carson (GK) |
| 33 | Curtis Davies |
| 6 | Richard Keogh |
| 29 | Marcus Olsson |
| 14 | Andre Wisdom |
| 23 | Matej Vydra |
| 15 | Bradley Johnson |
| 44 | Tom Huddlestone |
| 28 | David Nugent |
| 19 | Andreas Weimann |
| 7 | Johnny Russell |
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