Match report

Sheffield Utd Defeats Bristol City 3-2 in Championship Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
2–3
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
May 6, 2018

Sheffield United held off a late rally from Bristol City to secure a crucial 3-2 victory in their Championship match on Saturday. Goals from L. Clarke, B. Sharp, and K. Freeman put Sheffield Utd in control early, but Aden Flint and J. Bryan's second-half strikes almost turned the tide for Bristol City. Despite facing multiple yellow cards and substitutions, the team managed to hold on for the win, keeping their hopes alive in the competitive Championship.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Utd scored three goals within the first 34 minutes, with L. Clarke (8'), B. Sharp (29'), and K. Freeman (34') finding the back of the net.
  • • Bristol City fought back in the second half, with Aden Flint scoring at 60' and J. Bryan at 75'.
  • • Bristol City received three yellow cards (Aden Flint, F. Diedhiou, J. Bryan) and made three substitutions, while Sheffield Utd had two yellow cards (R. Stearman, G. Baldock) and three substitutions.

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Fielding (G)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 3 J. Bryan (D)
  • 25 L. Kelly (D)
  • 7 K. Smith (M)
  • 21 M. Pack (M)
  • 14 B. Reid (F)
  • 19 N. Eliasson (M)
  • 8 J. Brownhill (M)
  • 20 J. Paterson (M)
  • 9 F. Diedhiou (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 H. Magnússon
  • 11 C. O'Dowda
  • 42 A. Semenyo
  • 10 M. Taylor
  • 12 L. Walsh
  • 15 L. Steele
  • 30 T. Bakinson

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Moore (G)
  • 19 R. Stearman (D)
  • 6 C. Basham (D)
  • 3 E. Stevens (M)
  • 18 K. Freeman (M)
  • 5 J. O'Connell (D)
  • 4 J. Fleck (M)
  • 14 R. Leonard (M)
  • 20 L. Evans (M)
  • 9 L. Clarke (F)
  • 10 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Lundstram
  • 2 G. Baldock
  • 36 D. Brooks
  • 24 D. Lafferty
  • 32 C. Evans
  • 21 M. Duffy
  • 31 J. Eastwood

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    8' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Clarke · Assist: J. Fleck
  2. Bristol City
    17' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    Aden Flint
  3. Sheffield Utd
    29' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sharp · Assist: J. Fleck
  4. Sheffield Utd
    34' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Freeman · Assist: L. Clarke
  5. Bristol City
    42' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    F. Diedhiou
  6. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Paterson · On: Hörður Magnússon
  7. Bristol City
    49' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bryan
  8. Bristol City
    57' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Eliasson · On: C. O'Dowda
  9. Sheffield Utd
    58' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Leonard · On: John Lundstram
  10. Bristol City
    60' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    Aden Flint · Assist: J. Brownhill
  11. Sheffield Utd
    63' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Freeman · On: G. Baldock
  12. Sheffield Utd
    74' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    R. Stearman
  13. Bristol City
    75' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bryan
  14. Bristol City
    79' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Kelly · On: A. Semenyo
  15. Sheffield Utd
    80' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Sharp · On: D. Brooks
  16. Sheffield Utd
    88' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    G. Baldock
  17. Bristol City
    90' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pack

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Sheffield Utd
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 5
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 415 517
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 311 415
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sheffield Utd's early blitzkrieg with three goals in the first half gave them a commanding lead, effectively stifling Bristol City's offensive momentum.
  • ▸ Despite falling behind 3-0, Bristol City's resilience was evident as they clawed back two goals in the second half, with Aden Flint's header and J. Bryan's strike showing their determination.