Sheffield United vs Fulham, 2020-21 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueSheffield Utd and Fulham claim first Premier League points of season
Sheffield United and Fulham picked up their first point each of the Premier League campaign after a cagey 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 7': Attempt saved. Tom Cairney (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 7': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 9': Attempt saved. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 9': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alphonse Areola.
- 10': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tim Ream.
- 11': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Basham with a cross.
- 13': Attempt missed. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 16': Attempt saved. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ademola Lookman.
- 17': David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Ola Aina (Fulham).
- 19': Substitution, Sheffield United. Jack Robinson replaces Max Lowe because of an injury.
- 20': Attempt blocked. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
- 21': Foul by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham).
- 21': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 23': Attempt saved. Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Lundstram.
- 24': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 24': Foul by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham).
- 29': Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chris Basham with a cross.
- 30': Attempt saved. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 33': Offside, Sheffield United. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but John Lundstram is caught offside.
- 34': Offside, Sheffield United. David McGoldrick tries a through ball, but Enda Stevens is caught offside.
- 37': Offside, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood tries a through ball, but Sander Berge is caught offside.
- 38': VAR Decision: No Goal Sheffield United 0-0 Fulham.
- 38': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 38': Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 42': Attempt saved. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tom Cairney.
- 45': Ademola Lookman (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 45'+1': David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham).
- 45'+2': Foul by Sander Berge (Sheffield United).
- 45'+2': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Fulham 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 0, Fulham 0.
- 47': Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by George Baldock with a cross.
- 49': Foul by Ola Aina (Fulham).
- 49': Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 51': Attempt saved. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 55': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro with a cross.
- 56': Penalty conceded by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 57': Penalty missed! Still Sheffield United 0, Fulham 0. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) hits the bar with a right footed shot.
- 60': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Ademola Lookman (Fulham).
- 60': Attempt missed. David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie with a headed pass.
- 63': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 63': Attempt missed. Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro with a cross following a corner.
- 64': Substitution, Sheffield United. Rhian Brewster replaces David McGoldrick.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sander Berge.
- 77': Goal! Sheffield United 0, Fulham 1. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner.
- 79': Attempt saved. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa with a cross.
- 81': Substitution, Fulham. Mario Lemina replaces Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
- 81': Substitution, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp replaces Chris Basham.
- 82': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Tim Ream (Fulham).
- 82': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 82': Foul by Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham).
- 82': Ivan Cavaleiro (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Penalty Sheffield United. Jack Robinson draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 83': Penalty conceded by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 84': VAR Decision: Penalty Sheffield United.
- 85': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Fulham 1. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
- 88': Offside, Sheffield United. Sander Berge tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Antonee Robinson.
- 90': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by John Egan.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tom Cairney with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Mario Lemina (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ademola Lookman.
- 90'+2': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ademola Lookman with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tom Cairney with a cross.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Fulham 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Fulham 1.
Statistics
 FUL |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 5 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 5 | Saves | 5 |
| 58.5 | Possession | 41.5 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 475 | Accurate Passes | 320 |
| 563 | Passes | 399 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 16 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 19 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 14 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 18 |
| 22 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 22 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 33 | +37 | 70 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 33 | +37 | 70 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 33 | +13 | 58 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 33 | +6 | 58 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdale (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 8 | Sander Berge |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 13 | Max Lowe |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 17 | David McGoldrick |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
Fulham (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alphonse Areola (GK) |
| 16 | Tosin Adarabioyo |
| 13 | Tim Ream |
| 34 | Ola Aina |
| 29 | Frank Anguissa  |
| 10 | Tom Cairney |
| 33 | Antonee Robinson |
| 17 | Ivan Cavaleiro |
| 9 | Aleksandar Mitrovic |
| 19 | Ademola Lookman |
| 15 | Ruben Loftus-Cheek |
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