Sheffield United vs Barnsley, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipSheffield United extend home winning streak to nine matches with Barnsley scalp
Sheffield United extend home winning streak to nine matches with Barnsley scalp
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 4': Brad Potts (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 6': Attempt saved. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a cross.
- 7': Foul by Adam Hammill (Barnsley).
- 7': John Fleck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Foul by Joe Williams (Barnsley).
- 10': Attempt blocked. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 10': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Jackson.
- 10': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Angus MacDonald.
- 11': Attempt missed. Adam Hammill (Barnsley) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Hedges.
- 14': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Jackson.
- 15': Attempt saved. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Chris Basham.
- 17': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Barnsley 0. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack O'Connell with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 21': Matty Pearson (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Brad Potts (Barnsley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Hammill.
- 25': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jason McCarthy.
- 30': Foul by Jason McCarthy (Barnsley).
- 30': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Jason McCarthy (Barnsley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Attempt missed. Tom Bradshaw (Barnsley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ryan Hedges with a cross.
- 33': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Ryan Hedges (Barnsley).
- 34': Brad Potts (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 35': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 36': Foul by Matty Pearson (Barnsley).
- 36': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 38': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 40': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 40': Tom Bradshaw (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Adam Hammill (Barnsley) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 40': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 42': Angus MacDonald (Barnsley) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 42': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 45'+1': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Brad Potts.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark Duffy.
- 45'+1': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Williams.
- 45'+3': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+3': Foul by Adam Hammill (Barnsley).
- 45'+3': Adam Hammill (Barnsley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+4': Attempt missed. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Mark Duffy with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Barnsley 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 1, Barnsley 0.
- 45': Substitution, Barnsley. Ethan Pinnock replaces George Moncur.
- 45': Substitution, Barnsley. Ike Ugbo replaces Jason McCarthy.
- 47': Foul by Joe Williams (Barnsley).
- 47': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47': Attempt missed. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 48': Matty Pearson (Barnsley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Foul by Mark Duffy (Sheffield United).
- 49': Joe Williams (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 52': Foul by Joe Williams (Barnsley).
- 52': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 53': Attempt missed. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 55': Attempt blocked. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Coutts.
- 55': Attempt missed. Adam Hammill (Barnsley) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matty Pearson.
- 56': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Williams.
- 56': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Davies.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark Duffy.
- 58': Attempt missed. Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Paul Coutts.
- 58': John Fleck (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Delay in match Adam Davies (Barnsley) because of an injury.
- 59': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 60': Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Chris Basham.
- 61': Attempt missed. Brad Potts (Barnsley) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Adam Hammill with a cross following a corner.
- 62': Offside, Sheffield United. Kieron Freeman tries a through ball, but Mark Duffy is caught offside.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Brad Potts (Barnsley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 63': Attempt missed. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Basham with a cross.
- 63': Corner, Barnsley. Conceded by Jake M Wright.
- 64': Attempt saved. Matty Pearson (Barnsley) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Hammill with a cross.
- 66': Substitution, Sheffield United. David Brooks replaces Mark Duffy.
- 69': Attempt blocked. David Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 69': Attempt missed. Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 70': Attempt saved. David Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a cross.
- 73': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
- 74': Attempt saved. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 74': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adam Davies.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 74': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
- 75': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ched Evans replaces Billy Sharp.
- 76': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 76': Ryan Hedges (Barnsley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Matty Pearson (Barnsley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Brad Potts.
- 78': Attempt missed. Brad Potts (Barnsley) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matty Pearson.
- 79': Substitution, Barnsley. Mamadou Thiam replaces Tom Bradshaw.
- 79': Attempt saved. David Brooks (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Paul Coutts.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Mamadou Thiam (Barnsley) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matty Pearson.
- 82': Offside, Barnsley. Adam Hammill tries a through ball, but Brad Potts is caught offside.
- 83': Delay in match Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 84': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Ched Evans (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 85': Foul by Matty Pearson (Barnsley).
- 89': Offside, Sheffield United. Ched Evans tries a through ball, but Enda Stevens is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Ike Ugbo (Barnsley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mamadou Thiam with a cross.
- 90'+2': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
- 90'+4': Foul by Joe Williams (Barnsley).
- 90'+4': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Barnsley 0.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Barnsley 0.
Statistics
 BAR |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 5 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 12 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 50 | Possession | 50 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 283 | Accurate Passes | 282 |
| 397 | Passes | 390 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 26 | Crosses | 29 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 72 | Long Balls | 68 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 15 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 30 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 30 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 25,482
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 25,482
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 |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 9 | Leon Clarke  |
Barnsley (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Davies (GK) |
| 5 | Angus MacDonald |
| 18 | Adam Jackson |
| 4 | Joe Williams |
| 24 | Matty Pearson |
| 2 | Jason McCarthy |
| 10 | George Moncur |
| 20 | Brad Potts |
| 34 | Ryan Hedges |
| 7 | Adam Hammill |
| 9 | Tom Bradshaw |
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