Crystal Palace vs Sheffield United, 2023-24 English Premier League
· English Premier League
FT
3 - 2
3 - 2
Olise, Eze on target as Palace beat Sheff. Utd in thriller
Eberechi Eze and the returning Michael Olise put on a dazzling attacking display as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Sheffield United 3-2 on Tuesday and secure back-to-back home wins in the Premier League for the first time this season.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Goal! Crystal Palace 0, Sheffield United 1. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 3': Foul by Ben Brereton (Sheffield United).
- 3': Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
- 5': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Auston Trusty.
- 5': Attempt missed. Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high following a corner.
- 8': Offside, Sheffield United. Ben Brereton is caught offside.
- 8': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Auston Trusty.
- 10': Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace).
- 13': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
- 13': Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Goal! Crystal Palace 1, Sheffield United 1. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Michael Olise with a cross.
- 18': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Ayew.
- 18': Offside, Crystal Palace. Chris Richards is caught offside.
- 20': Goal! Crystal Palace 1, Sheffield United 2. James McAtee (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie following a fast break.
- 22': Attempt missed. Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 27': Goal! Crystal Palace 2, Sheffield United 2. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Michael Olise.
- 30': Foul by James McAtee (Sheffield United).
- 30': Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).
- 34': Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Auston Trusty.
- 38': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by James McAtee.
- 40': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 40': Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 41': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 41': Attempt missed. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 42': Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 42': Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.
- 43': Attempt missed. Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Eberechi Eze following a corner.
- 45'+1': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Jack Robinson.
- 45'+2': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Auston Trusty.
- 45'+2': Foul by Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace).
- 45'+2': Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Ben Brereton.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Crystal Palace 2, Sheffield United 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Crystal Palace 2, Sheffield United 2.
- 45': Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Ben Brereton.
- 45': Substitution, Sheffield United. Rhys Norrington-Davies replaces Anis Ben Slimane.
- 48': Foul by Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace).
- 48': Ivo Grbic (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Delay in match because of an injury Ivo Grbic (Sheffield United).
- 52': Substitution, Sheffield United. Wes Foderingham replaces Ivo Grbic because of an injury.
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 55': Foul by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
- 55': Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).
- 57': Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
- 58': James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 60': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 60': Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Offside, Crystal Palace. Michael Olise is caught offside.
- 63': Attempt missed. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Eberechi Eze with a through ball.
- 64': Substitution, Sheffield United. William Osula replaces Oliver McBurnie.
- 64': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 64': Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Foul by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
- 65': Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Goal! Crystal Palace 3, Sheffield United 2. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
- 68': Delay in match because of an injury Michael Olise (Crystal Palace).
- 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Substitution, Crystal Palace. Jeffrey Schlupp replaces Michael Olise because of an injury.
- 72': Attempt saved. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marc Guéhi.
- 72': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Wes Foderingham.
- 73': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
- 73': Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 74': Hand ball by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
- 76': Attempt saved. William Osula (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 76': Delay in match because of an injury Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace).
- 77': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 77': Substitution, Crystal Palace. David Ozoh replaces Eberechi Eze because of an injury.
- 81': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Will Hughes (Crystal Palace).
- 82': Substitution, Sheffield United. Yasser Larouci replaces Jack Robinson.
- 83': Foul by William Osula (Sheffield United).
- 83': Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Yasser Larouci (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rhys Norrington-Davies.
- 84': Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Yasser Larouci.
- 85': Attempt blocked. William Osula (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Bogle with a cross.
- 85': Attempt saved. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 85': Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
- 85': Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Substitution, Sheffield United. Cameron Archer replaces Gustavo Hamer.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Crystal Palace. Odsonne Édouard replaces Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- 90'+2': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace).
- 90'+2': Yasser Larouci (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Cameron Archer (Sheffield United).
- 90'+2': Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).
- 90'+5': Odsonne Édouard (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+5': Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Foul by William Osula (Sheffield United).
- 90'+7': Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Foul by Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace).
- 90'+9': Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Auston Trusty.
- 90'+11': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jefferson Lerma.
- 90'+11': Attempt missed. William Osula (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Vinicius Souza with a headed pass following a corner.
- 90'+12': Foul by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
- 90'+12': Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+13': Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+13': Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+13': Second Half ends, Crystal Palace 3, Sheffield United 2.
- 0': Match ends, Crystal Palace 3, Sheffield United 2.
Statistics
 SHU |
CRY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 8 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 46.5 | Possession | 53.5 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 320 | Accurate Passes | 392 |
| 428 | Passes | 472 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 7 | Crosses | 28 |
| 0.6 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 70 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 26 | Effective Tackles | 19 |
| 35 | Tackles | 30 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 34 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 34 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Selhurst Park
Location: London, England
Venue: Selhurst Park
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
Crystal Palace (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Dean Henderson (GK) |
| 6 | Marc Guéhi |
| 16 | Joachim Andersen |
| 3 | Tyrick Mitchell |
| 26 | Chris Richards |
| 19 | Will Hughes |
| 8 | Jefferson Lerma  |
| 10 | Eberechi Eze |
| 14 | Jean-Philippe Mateta |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
| 7 | Michael Olise |
Sheffield United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Ivo Grbic (GK) |
| 19 | Jack Robinson |
| 15 | Anel Ahmedhodzic |
| 21 | Vinicius Souza |
| 5 | Auston Trusty |
| 20 | Jayden Bogle |
| 25 | Anis Slimane |
| 8 | Gustavo Hamer |
| 11 | Ben Brereton Díaz |
| 28 | James McAtee |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
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