Burnley vs Sheffield United, 2020-21 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueMee gives Burnley win over rock bottom Sheffield United
Winless Sheffield United's dreadful Premier League season continued as the Blades fell to a 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt saved. Ashley Barnes (Burnley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chris Wood with a headed pass.
- 4': Ben Mee (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Lys Mousset (Sheffield United).
- 7': Charlie Taylor (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 9': Substitution, Burnley. Josh Benson replaces Charlie Taylor because of an injury.
- 11': Ashley Westwood (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 11': Foul by Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United).
- 15': Foul by Ashley Barnes (Burnley).
- 15': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by James Tarkowski.
- 18': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Robbie Brady (Burnley).
- 19': Offside, Burnley. Nick Pope tries a through ball, but Ashley Barnes is caught offside.
- 19': David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Foul by Josh Benson (Burnley).
- 20': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Matthew Lowton.
- 23': Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Ben Osborn.
- 25': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 25': Josh Brownhill (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Ashley Barnes (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 28': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ben Mee.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Ethan Ampadu with a cross.
- 30': Offside, Sheffield United. Aaron Ramsdale tries a through ball, but Lys Mousset is caught offside.
- 31': Attempt saved. Chris Wood (Burnley) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Robbie Brady with a cross.
- 31': Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 32': Goal! Burnley 1, Sheffield United 0. Ben Mee (Burnley) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robbie Brady with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Attempt saved. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 36': Ashley Barnes (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 37': Attempt missed. Robbie Brady (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 38': Attempt blocked. David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lys Mousset.
- 45': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but Lys Mousset is caught offside.
- 45'+1': Ashley Westwood (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 45'+2': Foul by Matthew Lowton (Burnley).
- 45'+2': Lys Mousset (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+2': Matthew Lowton (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Burnley 1, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Burnley 1, Sheffield United 0.
- 46': Foul by Matthew Lowton (Burnley).
- 46': John Egan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 47': Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Ashley Barnes (Burnley).
- 50': Attempt saved. David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 52': Ashley Barnes (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Foul by Ethan Ampadu (Sheffield United).
- 52': Attempt missed. Ben Mee (Burnley) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Matthew Lowton with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 53': Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 55': Hand ball by Ashley Barnes (Burnley).
- 56': Substitution, Sheffield United. John Fleck replaces Jack Robinson.
- 58': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 58': Robbie Brady (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Burke replaces Lys Mousset.
- 66': Foul by Oliver Burke (Sheffield United).
- 66': Nick Pope (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 66': Robbie Brady (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood replaces Ethan Ampadu.
- 70': Ashley Barnes (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 72': Foul by Ashley Barnes (Burnley).
- 72': John Egan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 72': Ashley Barnes (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 72': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Foul by Robbie Brady (Burnley).
- 73': Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Attempt blocked. George Baldock (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Burke.
- 75': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by James Tarkowski.
- 75': Attempt missed. John Egan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by George Baldock.
- 76': Ashley Barnes (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 78': Offside, Burnley. Nick Pope tries a through ball, but Chris Wood is caught offside.
- 79': Substitution, Burnley. Dale Stephens replaces Ashley Barnes.
- 80': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Matthew Lowton.
- 80': Attempt missed. David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.
- 81': Foul by Erik Pieters (Burnley).
- 81': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Robbie Brady (Burnley).
- 84': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 90': Josh Brownhill (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Oliver Burke (Sheffield United).
- 90'+1': Matthew Lowton (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Oliver Burke (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Foul by Dale Stephens (Burnley).
- 90'+2': Oliver Burke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Ashley Westwood (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+4': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 90'+4': Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Chris Wood (Burnley).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Burnley 1, Sheffield United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Burnley 1, Sheffield United 0.
Statistics
 SHU |
BUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.9 | Possession | 37.1 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 447 | Accurate Passes | 224 |
| 551 | Passes | 322 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 23 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 69 | Long Balls | 69 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 13 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 7 | Effective Clearances | 27 |
| 7 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Turf Moor
Location: Burnley, England
Venue: Turf Moor
Location: Burnley, 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
Burnley (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Pope (GK) |
| 6 | Ben Mee |
| 5 | James Tarkowski |
| 3 | Charlie Taylor |
| 2 | Matthew Lowton  |
| 18 | Ashley Westwood |
| 8 | Josh Brownhill |
| 23 | Erik Pieters |
| 12 | Robbie Brady |
| 10 | Ashley Barnes |
| 9 | Chris Wood |
Sheffield United (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdale (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 19 | Jack Robinson |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 23 | Ben Osborn |
| 22 | Ethan Ampadu |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 11 | Lys Mousset |
| 24 | Rhian Brewster |
| 17 | David McGoldrick |
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