Sheffield United vs Watford, 2022-23 English League Championship, Regular Season
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Sheffield United are hosting Watford
at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Keinan Davis (Watford).
- 2': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Attempt missed. Mario Gaspar (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by João Pedro.
- 5': Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United).
- 5': Ryan Porteous (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by James Morris (Watford).
- 7': Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Attempt missed. Max Lowe (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sander Berge.
- 11': Attempt saved. Keinan Davis (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by João Pedro with a through ball.
- 11': Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United).
- 11': Ryan Porteous (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Wesley Hoedt (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 13': Offside, Sheffield United. Oliver McBurnie tries a through ball, but Iliman Ndiaye is caught offside.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Max Lowe (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 17': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 17': João Pedro (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 17': Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 18': Attempt missed. Keinan Davis (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ken Sema with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 19': Foul by Keinan Davis (Watford).
- 19': Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 21': Keinan Davis (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross.
- 26': Attempt missed. Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 27': Offside, Watford. James Morris tries a through ball, but Ismaïla Sarr is caught offside.
- 29': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 29': João Pedro (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Delay in match because of an injury João Pedro (Watford).
- 31': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 33': Foul by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
- 33': James Morris (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Max Lowe (Sheffield United).
- 34': Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 34': Max Lowe (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Attempt saved. Wesley Hoedt (Watford) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross.
- 36': Foul by Wesley Hoedt (Watford).
- 36': Wes Foderingham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Delay in match because of an injury Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United).
- 37': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 39': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 39': Foul by João Pedro (Watford).
- 39': Sander Berge (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Mario Gaspar.
- 42': Attempt blocked. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Bogle with a cross.
- 42': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Daniel Bachmann.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 43': Attempt missed. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
- 44': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Mario Gaspar.
- 44': Attempt blocked. John Egan (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross.
- 45': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Hamza Choudhury.
- 45'+2': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Watford 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 0, Watford 0.
- 50': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 50': James Morris (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Ryan Porteous (Watford).
- 51': Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Ryan Porteous (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 52': Attempt saved. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 54': Foul by Imrân Louza (Watford).
- 54': John Egan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by João Pedro.
- 56': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.
- 57': Attempt missed. Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by John Fleck.
- 58': Substitution, Watford. Ismaël Koné replaces Imrân Louza.
- 59': Attempt missed. João Pedro (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by James Morris with a cross.
- 61': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ben Osborn replaces Max Lowe.
- 61': Substitution, Sheffield United. Tommy Doyle replaces John Fleck.
- 63': Attempt missed. Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ben Osborn with a cross.
- 63': Offside, Sheffield United. Anel Ahmedhodzic tries a through ball, but Jayden Bogle is caught offside.
- 66': Attempt saved. Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.
- 66': Attempt saved. Ben Osborn (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 67': Attempt saved. Ismaël Koné (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 70': Foul by Ismaël Koné (Watford).
- 70': Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 70': Ismaël Koné (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 72': Attempt saved. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie with a through ball.
- 72': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Daniel Bachmann.
- 73': Own Goal by Ryan Porteous, Watford. Sheffield United 1, Watford 0.
- 78': Substitution, Watford. Britt Assombalonga replaces Ken Sema.
- 78': Britt Assombalonga (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
- 79': Substitution, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp replaces Oliver McBurnie.
- 80': Offside, Watford. Mario Gaspar tries a through ball, but Ismaïla Sarr is caught offside.
- 81': Substitution, Watford. Henrique Araújo replaces Keinan Davis.
- 85': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Tommy Doyle.
- 89': Attempt missed. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Billy Sharp.
- 90': Britt Assombalonga (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 90'+2': Substitution, Sheffield United. Daniel Jebbison replaces Iliman Ndiaye.
- 90'+5': Foul by Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United).
- 90'+5': Wesley Hoedt (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Sander Berge.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Ryan Porteous (Watford) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hamza Choudhury.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Watford 0.
- 0': Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Watford 0.
Statistics
 WAT |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 56 | Possession | 44 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 343 | Accurate Passes | 250 |
| 447 | Passes | 360 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 27 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 84 | Long Balls | 65 |
| 46 | Accurate Long Balls | 27 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 14 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 23 | Effective Clearances | 30 |
| 23 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 29,132
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 29,132
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 26 | +28 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 26 | +11 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 25 | +18 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston North End | 26 | +11 | 43 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Wes Foderingham (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 19 | Jack Robinson |
| 15 | Anel Ahmedhodzic  |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 8 | Sander Berge |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 13 | Max Lowe |
| 20 | Jayden Bogle |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
| 29 | Iliman Ndiaye |
Watford (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Bachmann (GK) |
| 44 | Wesley Hoedt |
| 22 | Ryan Porteous |
| 42 | James Morris |
| 3 | Mario |
| 10 | João Pedro |
| 4 | Hamza Choudhury |
| 6 | Imran Louza |
| 7 | Keinan Davis |
| 12 | Ken Sema |
| 23 | Ismaïla Sarr |
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