Sheffield United vs Brentford, 2023-24 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueSheffield Utd earn rare win with 1-0 victory over Brentford
James McAtee scored his first Premier League goal with a stunning strike that gave Sheffield United a 1-0 win over Brentford on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Attempt blocked. Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Archer.
- 2': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Frank Onyeka.
- 3': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 3': Neal Maupay (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Cameron Archer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Foul by Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford).
- 10': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Christian Nørgaard (Brentford).
- 10': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 10': Neal Maupay (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 12': Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 13': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
- 13': Frank Onyeka (Brentford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 17': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 17': Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 17': Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 22': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Frank Onyeka (Brentford).
- 22': Foul by Neal Maupay (Brentford).
- 22': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).
- 26': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by James McAtee.
- 28': Foul by Yoane Wissa (Brentford).
- 28': Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Frank Onyeka (Brentford).
- 29': Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Frank Onyeka (Brentford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 29': Delay in match because of an injury Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).
- 31': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 36': Attempt saved. Frank Onyeka (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 37': Attempt missed. Frank Onyeka (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Neal Maupay.
- 37': Attempt missed. William Osula (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 38': Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Neal Maupay (Brentford).
- 40': Cameron Archer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Saman Ghoddos (Brentford).
- 41': Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cameron Archer.
- 42': Cameron Archer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Saman Ghoddos (Brentford).
- 43': Hand ball by James McAtee (Sheffield United).
- 45': Attempt blocked. Neal Maupay (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Vitaly Janelt.
- 45': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 45'+1': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Brentford 0. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 45'+3': Foul by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford).
- 45'+3': James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Attempt blocked. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Keane Lewis-Potter.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Brentford 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 1, Brentford 0.
- 45': Substitution, Brentford. Yehor Yarmoliuk replaces Frank Onyeka.
- 47': Foul by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford).
- 47': James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 51': Attempt saved. Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Shandon Baptiste.
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Ethan Pinnock (Brentford).
- 51': William Osula (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 53': Substitution, Sheffield United. Anis Ben Slimane replaces William Osula.
- 54': Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).
- 54': Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Attempt saved. Anis Ben Slimane (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cameron Archer.
- 56': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Christian Nørgaard.
- 57': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 57': Saman Ghoddos (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt saved. Anis Ben Slimane (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cameron Archer.
- 61': Anis Ben Slimane (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Foul by Saman Ghoddos (Brentford).
- 64': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 64': Neal Maupay (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Substitution, Brentford. Mikkel Damsgaard replaces Shandon Baptiste.
- 66': Substitution, Brentford. Michael Olakigbe replaces Keane Lewis-Potter.
- 68': Attempt missed. Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 68': Attempt missed. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 68': Attempt saved. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Vitaly Janelt with a cross.
- 68': Delay in match because of an injury Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Foul by Neal Maupay (Brentford).
- 69': Wes Foderingham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
- 71': Offside, Brentford. Mikkel Damsgaard is caught offside.
- 73': Substitution, Sheffield United. Max Lowe replaces Andre Brooks.
- 77': Offside, Sheffield United. Cameron Archer is caught offside.
- 80': Attempt saved. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 80': Attempt saved. Cameron Archer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Anis Ben Slimane with a headed pass.
- 81': Substitution, Sheffield United. Sydie Peck replaces James McAtee.
- 82': Attempt missed. Anis Ben Slimane (Sheffield United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right.
- 82': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 82': Neal Maupay (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 86': Attempt missed. Cameron Archer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Robinson following a fast break.
- 87': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Max Lowe.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Ben Mee (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+1': Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 90'+1': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Wes Foderingham (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+4': Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).
- 90'+4': Yoane Wissa (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Gustavo Hamer.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Brentford 0.
- 0': Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Brentford 0.
Statistics
 BRE |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 59.8 | Possession | 40.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 384 | Accurate Passes | 242 |
| 489 | Passes | 334 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 24 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 73 |
| 19 | Accurate Long Balls | 33 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 17 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 23 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 43 |
| 15 | Clearances | 43 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 28,509
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 28,509
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | +60 | 83 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 35 | +54 | 82 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 35 | +41 | 75 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 35 | +21 | 67 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Wes Foderingham (GK)  |
| 19 | Jack Robinson |
| 15 | Anel Ahmedhodzic |
| 21 | Vinicius Souza |
| 5 | Auston Trusty |
| 20 | Jayden Bogle |
| 35 | Andre Brooks |
| 8 | Gustavo Hamer |
| 10 | Cameron Archer |
| 28 | James McAtee |
| 32 | William Osula |
Brentford (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Flekken (GK) |
| 16 | Ben Mee |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnock |
| 27 | Vitaly Janelt |
| 14 | Saman Ghoddos |
| 6 | Christian Nørgaard |
| 26 | Shandon Baptiste |
| 15 | Frank Onyeka |
| 7 | Neal Maupay |
| 11 | Yoane Wissa |
| 23 | Keane Lewis-Potter |
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