Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln
Summary
Match report
Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln in the EFL Championship (Matchday 9) ended in a 3-0 win for Sheffield Utd. Sheffield Utd led 1-0 at half-time.
Sheffield Utd’s goals came from P. Bamford in the 43rd and 77th minutes and T. Chong in the 52nd minute. P. Bamford was the highest-rated player on the pitch (9.0).
Player of the match
Key stats
All stats- 0.68Expected goals (xG)1.39
- 10Total shots12
- 5Shots on target3
- 2Corners2
- 4Yellow cards3
Live commentary
Full-time: Sheffield Utd win against Lincoln 3-0. In numbers: possession Sheffield Utd 56%, Lincoln 44%; shots 10 (5 on target) to 12 (3 on target)
- 85'
Double substitution, Sheffield Utd: J. Rothwell comes on for J. Riedewald, T. Cannon on for T. Campbell
- 84'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: B. Brereton Diaz replaces R. One
- 79'
Substitution, Lincoln: D. Jefferies replaces T. Hamer
- 78'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: R. Donovan makes way for T. Chong
- 78'
Substitution, Lincoln: C. Elder makes way for A. Reach
- 77'
Goal! P. Bamford adds another for Sheffield Utd (3-0) after a pass from B. Brereton Diaz – his second of the match
- 76'
Booking: Tom Bayliss (Lincoln) for a foul
- 75'
Yellow card: Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd) for simulation
- 73'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: M. McGuinness makes way for H. Choudhury
- 67'
Booking: Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield Utd) for dissent
- 67'
Yellow card: Deji Elerewe (Lincoln) for dissent
- 62'
Triple substitution, Lincoln: Y. E. Konak makes way for C. McGrandles, R. Towler on for C. Ogbene, F. Draper on for M. Ladefoged
- 52'
Goal! T. Chong makes it two for Sheffield Utd (2-0) after a pass from J. Rothwell
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: Sheffield Utd lead 1-0
- 43'
Goal! P. Bamford gives Sheffield Utd the lead (1-0) after a pass from S. McCallum
- 39'
Booking: Liam Kitching (Sheffield Utd) for a foul
- 26'
Booking: Conor McGrandles (Lincoln) for a foul
- 15'
Yellow card: Sam McCallum (Sheffield Utd) for a foul
Kick-off! We're under way between Sheffield Utd and Lincoln. Sheffield Utd line up in a 4-2-3-1, Lincoln in a 3-4-2-1
Lineups
Sheffield Utd – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- 1M. CooperGoalkeeper – Rating 7.6
- 8H. ChoudhuryDefender – Rating 7.2, On 73'
- 5J. TangangaDefender – Captain, Rating 7.2, Yellow card 67'
- 15L. KitchingDefender – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 39'
- 3S. McCallumDefender – Rating 7.7, Assist, Yellow card 15'
- 7J. RothwellMidfielder – Rating 6.3, Assist, On 85'
- 42S. PeckMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 75'
- 19T. ChongMidfielder – Rating 8.0, Goal 52', On 78'
- 45P. BamfordMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 9.0, Goal 43' 77'
- 22B. Brereton DiazMidfielder – Rating 7.2, Assist, On 84'
- 9T. CannonForward – Rating 6.3, On 85'
Sheffield UtdSubstitutes
- 17
17A. DaviesGoalkeeper - 44
44J. RiedewaldMidfielder85'Rating 6.3 - 25
25M. McGuinnessDefender73'Rating 7.3 - 14
14H. BurrowsDefender - 4
4O. ArblasterMidfielder - 10
10J. AyewForward - 23
23T. CampbellForward85'Rating 6.5 - 26
26R. OneForward84'Rating 6.7 - 11
11R. DonovanMidfielder78'Rating 6.7
CoachChris Wilder
Lincoln – Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
- 1G. WickensGoalkeeper – Rating 5.3
- 25D. ElereweDefender – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 67'
- 15S. BradleyDefender – Captain, Rating 6.3
- 6R. TowlerDefender – Rating 6.5, On 62'
- 16D. JefferiesMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 79'
- 8T. BaylissMidfielder – Rating 6.3, Yellow card 76'
- 14C. McGrandlesMidfielder – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 26', On 62'
- 3A. ReachMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 78'
- 17R. StreetForward – Rating 7.9
- 18B. HouseForward – Rating 7.2
- 34F. DraperForward – Rating 6.3, On 62'
LincolnSubstitutes
- 46
46J. GauciGoalkeeper - 20
20C. ElderDefender78'Rating 7.2 - 22
22T. HamerDefender79'Rating 6.9 - 33
33D. OyegokeDefender - 24
24I. VarfolomeevMidfielder - 26
26Y. E. KonakMidfielder62'Rating 6.3 - 27
27C. OgbeneForward62'Rating 6.9 - 19
19T. OlaofeForward - 11
11M. LadefogedForward62'Rating 6.0
CoachTom Shaw
Stats
- 56%Possession44%
- 0.68Expected goals (xG)1.39
- 10Total shots12
- 5Shots on target3
- 2Shots off target5
- 3Blocked shots4
- 5Shots inside the box9
- 5Shots outside the box3
- 2Corners2
- 2Offsides1
- 14Fouls17
- 4Yellow cards3
- 0Red cards0
- 3Goalkeeper saves2
- 475Total passes363
- 376Accurate passes247
- 79%Pass accuracy68%
- -1.15Goals prevented-1.15
Standings
Standings EFL Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 13 | +5 | 20 | |
| 10 | 13 | +2 | 19 | |
| 11 | 13 | +1 | 19 | |
| 15 | 13 | -1 | 15 | |
| 16 | 13 | -9 | 15 | |
| 17 | 13 | -1 | 14 |
Info
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Round
- Matchday 9
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Bramall Lane, Sheffield
- Referee
- Josh Smith, England
