EFL ChampionshipMatchday 7Sheffield Utd vs Wolves
Summary
Match report
Wolves beat Sheffield Utd 1-0 in the EFL Championship (Matchday 7). It was goalless at half-time.
Wolves’s goal came from R. Jimenez in the 90th minute. M. Cooper was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.2).
Live commentary
It's all over: Wolves beat Sheffield Utd 1-0. In numbers: possession Sheffield Utd 37%, Wolves 63%; shots 6 (2 on target) to 16 (3 on target)
- 90'
Goal! R. Jimenez puts Wolves ahead (1-0) after a pass from T. Doyle
- 85'
Substitution, Sheffield Utd: S. McCallum replaces R. Norrington-Davies
- 81'
Double substitution, Sheffield Utd: H. Choudhury replaces M. Doherty, O. Arblaster on for J. Rothwell
- 70'
Triple substitution, Wolves: J. Tchatchoua replaces K. Trippier, N. Djiga on for Toti, F. Lopez on for T. Doyle
- 64'
Double substitution, Sheffield Utd: B. Brereton Diaz replaces J. Ayew, K. Phillips on for T. Cannon
- 63'
Double substitution, Wolves: M. Munetsi replaces J. James, R. Gomes on for R. Jimenez
- 48'
Yellow card: Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield Utd) for a foul
We're back under way for the second half
Half-time: goalless
- 17'
Booking: Ladislav Krejčí (Wolves) for a foul
- 2'
Yellow card: Sam McCallum (Sheffield Utd) for a foul
Kick-off! Sheffield Utd vs Wolves is under way. Sheffield Utd line up in a 3-4-3, Wolves in a 4-2-3-1
Lineups
Sheffield UtdCoach: Chris WilderAverage rating 7.03-4-3
Sheffield Utd – Starting XI (3-4-3)
- 1M. CooperGoalkeeper – Player of the match, Rating 8.2
- 5J. TangangaDefender – Captain, Rating 7.2, Yellow card 48'
- 25M. McGuinnessDefender – Rating 6.5
- 15L. KitchingDefender – Rating 7.0
- 8H. ChoudhuryMidfielder – Rating 7.9, On 81'
- 42S. PeckMidfielder – Rating 7.9
- 27K. PhillipsMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 64'
- 3S. McCallumMidfielder – Rating 7.0, Yellow card 2', On 85'
- 4O. ArblasterForward – Rating 7.0, On 81'
- 45P. BamfordForward – Rating 6.7
- 22B. Brereton DiazForward – Rating 6.9, On 64'
Sheffield UtdSubstitutes
- 17
17A. DaviesGoalkeeper - 2
2M. DohertyDefender81'Rating 6.5 - 44
44J. RiedewaldMidfielder - 16
16J. ShackletonDefender - 30
30R. Norrington-DaviesDefender85'Rating 6.2 - 7
7J. RothwellMidfielder81'Rating 6.3 - 10
10J. AyewForward64'Rating 6.2 - 9
9T. CannonForward64'Rating 7.0 - 11
11R. DonovanMidfielder
CoachChris Wilder
WolvesCoach: Cesar PeixotoAverage rating 6.94-2-3-1
Wolves – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- 1J. SaGoalkeeper – Rating 7.7
- 38J. TchatchouaDefender – Rating 6.7, On 70'
- 34N. DjigaDefender – Rating 7.0, On 70'
- 37L. KrejciDefender – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 17'
- 3H. BuenoDefender – Rating 7.0
- 7AndreMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.7
- 5M. MunetsiMidfielder – Rating 7.3, On 63'
- 21R. GomesMidfielder – Rating 7.0, On 63'
- 28F. LopezMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 70'
- 36M. ManeMidfielder – Rating 6.6
- 10A. ArmstrongForward – Rating 6.3
WolvesSubstitutes
- 13
13J. VirginiaGoalkeeper - 2
2K. TrippierDefender70'Rating 7.3 - 33
33G. KonanDefender - 24
24TotiDefender70'Rating 6.9 - 20
20T. DoyleMidfielder70'Rating 6.6 - 8
8J. JamesMidfielder63'Rating 6.5 - 12
12B. TraoreMidfielder - 14
14S. NeaveForward - 9
9R. JimenezForward63'Rating 7.2
CoachCesar Peixoto
Stats
Sheffield UtdWolves- 37%Possession63%
- 0.63Expected goals (xG)1.57
- 6Total shots16
- 2Shots on target3
- 3Shots off target8
- 1Blocked shots5
- 4Shots inside the box15
- 2Shots outside the box1
- 0Corners9
- 5Offsides2
- 12Fouls15
- 2Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 2Goalkeeper saves2
- 287Total passes495
- 202Accurate passes412
- 14Free Kicks12
Standings
Standings EFL Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | +7 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | +7 | 24 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | +5 | 24 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | +5 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | +2 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | +1 | 19 |
Info
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Round
- Matchday 7
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Bramall Lane, Sheffield
- Referee
- R. Jones
