English League Championship

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United, 2022-23 English League Championship, Regular Season

· English League Championship
Blackburn Rovers
  • 5': Harry Pickering
FT
1 - 0
Sheffield United

    About

    Blackburn Rovers are hosting Sheffield United at Ewood Park, Blackburn, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English League Championship.

    Match Commentary

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 1': Foul by Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 1': Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 5': Attempt blocked. John Egan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Max Lowe.
    • 5': Goal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 0. Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan following a fast break.
    • 7': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
    • 7': Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 10': Attempt saved. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Max Lowe.
    • 14': Offside, Sheffield United. John Egan tries a through ball, but Iliman Ndiaye is caught offside.
    • 19': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
    • 19': Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 20': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.
    • 20': Attempt saved. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross.
    • 23': Attempt blocked. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
    • 24': Attempt saved. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
    • 26': Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Sorba Thomas.
    • 26': Foul by Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 26': Max Lowe (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 28': Foul by Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 28': Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 28': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Sammie Szmodics.
    • 29': Attempt missed. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.
    • 30': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United).
    • 30': Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 31': Attempt missed. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
    • 35': Foul by Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United).
    • 35': Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 38': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
    • 41': Attempt blocked. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Buckley.
    • 41': Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by John Fleck.
    • 44': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Harry Pickering.
    • 44': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Harry Pickering.
    • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joe Rankin-Costello with a headed pass.
    • 45'+1': First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 0.
    • 47': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
    • 47': Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 48': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 51': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
    • 51': John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 54': Attempt missed. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lewis Travis.
    • 54': Attempt blocked. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Buckley.
    • 54': Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Chris Basham.
    • 56': Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Wes Foderingham.
    • 57': Attempt missed. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
    • 60': Attempt blocked. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Gallagher.
    • 61': Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box.
    • 62': Substitution, Sheffield United. George Baldock replaces Jayden Bogle.
    • 62': Substitution, Sheffield United. James McAtee replaces John Fleck.
    • 63': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
    • 63': Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 64': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ben Osborn replaces Max Lowe.
    • 66': Attempt blocked. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
    • 67': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
    • 67': Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 67': Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 68': Foul by Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 68': Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 69': Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).
    • 69': Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 70': Foul by Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 70': James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 71': Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 71': Attempt missed. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jack Robinson with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
    • 73': Foul by Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 73': James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 73': Attempt missed. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
    • 73': Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack Robinson.
    • 74': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joe Rankin-Costello.
    • 75': Attempt missed. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.
    • 75': Substitution, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp replaces Chris Basham.
    • 76': Substitution, Sheffield United. Tommy Doyle replaces Oliver Norwood.
    • 77': Foul by Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 77': Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 77': Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
    • 80': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Sammie Szmodics.
    • 81': Offside, Sheffield United. Jack Robinson tries a through ball, but George Baldock is caught offside.
    • 82': Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ben Brereton replaces Tyrhys Dolan.
    • 82': Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges replaces Sorba Thomas.
    • 82': Foul by James McAtee (Sheffield United).
    • 82': Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 87': Delay in match because of an injury Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 88': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 89': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
    • 89': Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 89': John Egan (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 89': Delay in match (Sheffield United).
    • 90'+1': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 90'+5': Attempt saved. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by John Buckley.
    • 90'+5': Attempt blocked. John Egan (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Baldock.
    • 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.
    • 90'+6': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Lewis Travis.
    • 90'+6': Foul by Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers).
    • 90'+6': Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 90'+7': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Ben Brereton.
    • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 0.

    Statistics

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    11 Fouls 8
    3 Yellow Cards 2
    0 Red Cards 0
    2 Offsides 0
    8 Corner Kicks 3
    1 Saves 4
    54.4 Possession 45.6
    14 SHOTS 11
    4 ON GOAL 2
    0.3 On Target % 0.2
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    332 Accurate Passes 267
    449 Passes 377
    0.7 Pass Completion % 0.7
    6 Accurate Crosses 1
    24 Crosses 21
    0.3 Cross % 0.0
    80 Long Balls 86
    36 Accurate Long Balls 35
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
    4 Blocked Shots 4
    9 Effective Tackles 7
    14 Tackles 17
    0.6 Tackle % 0.4
    11 Interceptions 4
    25 Effective Clearances 23
    25 Clearances 23

    Game Information

    Competition: English League Championship

    Venue: Ewood Park
    Location: Blackburn, England
    Attendance: 16,464

    EFL Championship Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Leeds United 45 +64 97
    2 Burnley 45 +51 97
    3 Sheffield United 45 +27 89
    4 Sunderland 45 +15 76
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    BLK Blackburn Rovers (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    13 Aynsley Pears (GK)
    5 Dominic Hyam
    17 Hayden Carter
    3 Harry Pickering
    11 Joe Rankin-Costello
    8 Sammie Szmodics Yellow Card
    21 John Buckley
    27 Lewis Travis
    9 Sam Gallagher Yellow Card
    10 Tyrhys Dolan
    14 Sorba Thomas
    Blackburn Rovers Substitutes:
    Ben Brereton Díaz, Ryan Hedges, Tyler Morton, Jake Garrett, Callum Brittain, Joe Hilton, Ashley Phillips.

    SHU Sheffield United (3-5-2)

    No. Name
    18 Wes Foderingham (GK)
    12 John Egan Yellow Card
    19 Jack Robinson
    6 Chris Basham Yellow Card
    4 John Fleck
    8 Sander Berge
    16 Oliver Norwood Yellow Card
    13 Max Lowe
    20 Jayden Bogle
    29 Iliman Ndiaye
    9 Oliver McBurnie
    Sheffield United Substitutes:
    Billy Sharp, Tommy Doyle, George Baldock, James McAtee, Adam Rhys Davies, Ben Osborn, Ciaran Clark.

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