Match report

Sheffield Utd Defeats Birmingham 2-1 in Championship Clash

Birmingham
Birmingham
1–2
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
May 8, 2023

In a thrilling encounter at St. Andrew's Stadium, Sheffield United secured a crucial victory over Birmingham City with a score of 2-1 in the Championship. The visitors from South Yorkshire took control midway through the second half when Ollie McBurnie and Jamie McAtee scored quickfire goals within three minutes. Despite Birmingham’s efforts to level the game, they could only manage one goal through David Sanderson towards the end.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Utd led 2-0 with goals from Ollie McBurnie (53') and Jamie McAtee (56')
  • • Birmingham responded late in the game through David Sanderson's goal at 79'
  • • Substitutions were key for both teams, with Birmingham making multiple changes around the hour mark
  • • Harrison Dean received a yellow card for Birmingham at 71'

Lineups

Birmingham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Etheridge (G)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 12 H. Dean (D)
  • 5 A. Trusty (D)
  • 11 J. Graham (M)
  • 7 J. Bacuna (M)
  • 31 K. Bielik (M)
  • 27 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 23 M. Emmanuel (M)
  • 10 L. Jutkiewicz (F)
  • 17 R. Khadra (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 H. Mejbri
  • 19 J. James
  • 8 T. Deeney
  • 4 M. Roberts
  • 42 A. Chang
  • 50 T. Sanusi
  • 38 Z. Jeacock

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Davies (G)
  • 6 C. Basham (D)
  • 12 J. Egan (D)
  • 19 J. Robinson (D)
  • 2 G. Baldock (M)
  • 22 T. Doyle (M)
  • 4 J. Fleck (M)
  • 3 E. Stevens (M)
  • 28 J. McAtee (F)
  • 29 I. Ndiaye (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Berge
  • 10 B. Sharp
  • 32 W. Osula
  • 38 J. Buyabu
  • 16 O. Norwood
  • 35 A. Brooks
  • 18 W. Foderingham

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    50' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Baldock · On: S. Berge
  2. Sheffield Utd
    53' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    O. McBurnie · Assist: C. Basham
  3. Sheffield Utd
    56' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    J. McAtee · Assist: I. Ndiaye
  4. Sheffield Utd
    57' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. McBurnie · On: B. Sharp
  5. Sheffield Utd
    57' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McAtee · On: W. Osula
  6. Birmingham
    66' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bacuna · On: H. Mejbri
  7. Birmingham
    66' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Khadra · On: J. James
  8. Birmingham
    66' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Jutkiewicz · On: T. Deeney
  9. Birmingham
    66' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Trusty · On: Marc Roberts
  10. Birmingham
    71' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Dean

    Foul

  11. Sheffield Utd
    74' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Enda Stevens · On: J. Buyabu
  12. Sheffield Utd
    74' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Fleck · On: O. Norwood
  13. Birmingham
    79' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanderson · Assist: Marc Roberts
  14. Birmingham
    84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Dean · On: A. Chang

Match Stats

Stat Birmingham Sheffield Utd
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 21
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 316 480
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 238 402
Shots Inside Box 4 15
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sheffield Utd's quick back-to-back goals from McBurnie and McAtee in minutes 53 and 56 were pivotal in establishing their lead over Birmingham.
  • ▸ Birmingham City's late goal by David Sanderson at the 79th minute injected hope but ultimately fell short of a comeback.