EFL ChampionshipMatchday 6Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd
Summary
Match report
Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd in the EFL Championship (Matchday 6) ended in a 2-1 win for Sheffield Utd. Sheffield Utd led 2-1 at half-time. Sheffield Utd came from a goal down to win.
Blackburn’s goal came from K. Montgomery in the 20th minute. Sheffield Utd’s goals came from T. Cannon in the 35th minute and S. Peck in the 44th minute. S. Peck was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.3).
Live commentary
Full-time: Sheffield Utd beat Blackburn 2-1. In numbers: possession Blackburn 63%, Sheffield Utd 37%; shots 19 (5 on target) to 7 (4 on target)
- 83'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: J. Baptiste makes way for B. Brereton Diaz
- 82'
Double substitution, Blackburn: G. Beyuku makes way for S. Morsy, T. Cantwell on for H. Higgins
- 76'
Yellow card: Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield Utd) for a foul
- 67'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: R. Donovan comes on for O. Arblaster
- 59'
Booking: Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn) for a foul
- 58'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: J. Rothwell replaces K. Phillips
- 57'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: H. Choudhury comes on for M. Doherty
- 48'
Booking: Romelle Donovan (Sheffield Utd) for a foul
- 46'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: T. Campbell makes way for R. Norrington-Davies
The second half is under way
Half-time: Sheffield Utd lead 2-1
- 44'
Goal! S. Peck puts Sheffield Utd ahead after trailing (2-1) after a pass from J. Rothwell
- 35'
Goal! T. Cannon pulls Sheffield Utd level (1-1), set up by S. Peck
- 20'
Goal! K. Montgomery gives Blackburn the lead (1-0)
Kick-off! We're under way between Blackburn and Sheffield Utd. Blackburn line up in a 4-2-3-1, Sheffield Utd in a 4-4-2
Lineups
BlackburnCoach: Tony MowbrayAverage rating 6.74-2-3-1
Blackburn – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- 1A. PearsGoalkeeper – Rating 6.3
- 2R. AlebiosuDefender – Rating 6.2
- 6T. AtchesonDefender – Rating 6.5
- 15S. McLoughlinDefender – Rating 7.0
- 4Y. RibeiroDefender – Rating 6.9
- 31K. MontgomeryMidfielder – Rating 7.2, Goal 20', Yellow card 59'
- 8S. MorsyMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 82'
- 25R. MorishitaMidfielder – Rating 6.6
- 10T. CantwellMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.3, On 82'
- 21O. AfolayanMidfielder – Rating 6.0
- 11J. FevrierForward – Rating 7.9
BlackburnSubstitutes
- 22
22B. TothGoalkeeper - 3
3H. PickeringDefender - 17
17H. CarterDefender - 27
27G. BeyukuDefender82'Rating 6.9 - 28
28A. ForshawMidfielder - 30
30J. GarrettMidfielder - 53
53F. VareMidfielder - 42
42H. ListerMidfielder - 45
45H. HigginsForward82'Rating 6.2
CoachTony Mowbray
Sheffield UtdCoach: Chris WilderAverage rating 7.04-4-2
Sheffield Utd – Starting XI (4-4-2)
- 1M. CooperGoalkeeper – Rating 6.9
- 8H. ChoudhuryDefender – Rating 8.0, On 57'
- 5J. TangangaDefender – Captain, Rating 7.5, Yellow card 76'
- 15L. KitchingDefender – Rating 6.9
- 30R. Norrington-DaviesDefender – Rating 6.3, On 46'
- 11R. DonovanMidfielder – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 48', On 67'
- 42S. PeckMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 8.3, Goal 44', Assist
- 7J. RothwellMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Assist, On 58'
- 3S. McCallumMidfielder – Rating 7.0
- 9T. CannonForward – Rating 7.9, Goal 35'
- 22B. Brereton DiazForward – Rating 6.9, On 83'
Sheffield UtdSubstitutes
- 17
17A. DaviesGoalkeeper - 2
2M. DohertyDefender57'Rating 6.7 - 44
44J. RiedewaldMidfielder - 33
33J. BaptisteMidfielder83'Rating 6.7 - 4
4O. ArblasterMidfielder67'Rating 7.2 - 27
27K. PhillipsMidfielder58'Rating 6.5 - 10
10J. AyewForward - 45
45P. BamfordForward - 23
23T. CampbellForward46'Rating 5.9
CoachChris Wilder
Stats
BlackburnSheffield Utd- 63%Possession37%
- 1.60Expected goals (xG)0.47
- 19Total shots7
- 5Shots on target4
- 9Shots off target1
- 5Blocked shots2
- 12Shots inside the box3
- 7Shots outside the box4
- 7Corners3
- 3Offsides0
- 9Fouls14
- 1Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 1Goalkeeper saves3
- 635Total passes382
- 538Accurate passes290
- 85%Pass accuracy76%
- 0.01Goals prevented0.01
Standings
Standings EFL Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | +5 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | +2 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | +1 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | +2 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | -1 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | -2 | 18 |
Info
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Round
- Matchday 6
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Ewood Park, Blackburn
- Referee
- Matt Donohue, England
