Fulham vs Sheffield United, 2020-21 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueLookman earns Fulham vital win against Sheffield United
Ademola Lookman's second-half goal earned Fulham a precious 1-0 victory over bottom club Sheffield United.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by John Lundstram.
- 6': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Foul by Harrison Reed (Fulham).
- 7': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Ethan Ampadu.
- 8': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 8': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Oliver McBurnie.
- 11': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ola Aina.
- 12': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 12': Ola Aina (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Attempt missed. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joachim Andersen.
- 17': André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United).
- 18': Attempt saved. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Antonee Robinson.
- 19': Attempt missed. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
- 20': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 20': Foul by Josh Maja (Fulham).
- 23': Offside, Fulham. Joachim Andersen tries a through ball, but Josh Maja is caught offside.
- 27': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 27': Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 28': Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United).
- 28': Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 30': Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Attempt missed. Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham) left footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ademola Lookman.
- 36': Foul by Ola Aina (Fulham).
- 36': Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United).
- 40': Harrison Reed (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 41': Ola Aina (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 42': Attempt saved. Harrison Reed (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
- 44': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 45': Attempt missed. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ademola Lookman with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+1': Foul by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham).
- 45'+1': Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Fulham 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Fulham 0, Sheffield United 0.
- 47': Attempt saved. Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ola Aina.
- 48': Offside, Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 51': Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood replaces Chris Basham because of an injury.
- 51': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 51': Foul by Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham).
- 53': Attempt blocked. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 53': Ademola Lookman (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United).
- 54': Attempt missed. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Josh Maja.
- 55': Offside, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 56': Hand ball by Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham).
- 61': Goal! Fulham 1, Sheffield United 0. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 62': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 62': Foul by Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham).
- 65': Attempt saved. Enda Stevens (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.
- 65': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alphonse Areola.
- 66': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Josh Maja.
- 66': Attempt missed. Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 68': Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Ademola Lookman (Fulham).
- 68': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 68': Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Antonee Robinson (Fulham).
- 70': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Attempt saved. Ola Aina (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
- 73': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 74': Attempt missed. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ademola Lookman.
- 74': Substitution, Sheffield United. David McGoldrick replaces John Lundstram.
- 77': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 78': Substitution, Fulham. Kenny Tete replaces Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 78': Ademola Lookman (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 79': George Baldock (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Substitution, Sheffield United. Jayden Bogle replaces Phil Jagielka.
- 80': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Harrison Reed.
- 85': Ademola Lookman (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United).
- 86': Substitution, Fulham. Mario Lemina replaces Josh Maja.
- 87': David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Foul by Mario Lemina (Fulham).
- 88': Attempt missed. Kean Bryan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 88': Alphonse Areola (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Attempt saved. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kean Bryan.
- 88': Foul by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
- 90'+1': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 90'+1': Mario Lemina (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham).
- 90'+2': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Fulham. Bobby De Cordova-Reid replaces Ademola Lookman.
- 90'+3': Foul by Kean Bryan (Sheffield United).
- 90'+3': Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ola Aina with a cross.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Mario Lemina (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Fulham 1, Sheffield United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Fulham 1, Sheffield United 0.
Statistics
 SHU |
FUL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 34.9 | Possession | 65.1 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 209 | Accurate Passes | 494 |
| 321 | Passes | 597 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 13 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 80 | Long Balls | 72 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 32 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 3 |
| 20 | Tackles | 6 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 23 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 23 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Craven Cottage
Location: London, England
Venue: Craven Cottage
Location: London, England
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alphonse Areola (GK) |
| 16 | Tosin Adarabioyo |
| 5 | Joachim Andersen |
| 33 | Antonee Robinson |
| 34 | Ola Aina |
| 15 | Ruben Loftus-Cheek |
| 21 | Harrison Reed |
| 29 | Frank Anguissa  |
| 27 | Josh Maja |
| 19 | Ademola Lookman |
| 17 | Ivan Cavaleiro |
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdale (GK) |
| 15 | Phil Jagielka |
| 29 | Kean Bryan |
| 22 | Ethan Ampadu |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
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