Match report

Sheffield Utd and Norwich Draw 1-1 in Championship Clash

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
1–1
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Dec 9, 2025

Sheffield United held off Norwich to secure a valuable point at Bramall Lane. Danny Ings scored the opening goal for Sheffield Utd before Djibril Soumaré's own goal leveled things for Norwich, ensuring a hard-fought draw in this Championship encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sheffield United 1-1 Norwich City
  • • Danny Ings scored the first goal for Sheffield Utd at minute 50
  • • Djibril Soumaré's own goal equalized for Norwich in the 65th minute
  • • Both teams saw multiple substitutions, with Sheffield Utd making five and Norwich four

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 38 F. Seriki (D)
  • 6 T. Bindon (D)
  • 2 J. Tanganga (D)
  • 14 H. Burrows (D)
  • 4 O. Arblaster (M)
  • 18 D. Soumare (M)
  • 24 T. Chong (M)
  • 10 C. O'Hare (M)
  • 7 T. Cannon (F)
  • 9 D. Ings (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Davies
  • 8 G. Hamer
  • 11 A. Brooks
  • 21 N. Zatterstrom
  • 23 T. Campbell
  • 26 R. One
  • 28 A. Matos
  • 29 S. Curtis
  • 45 P. Bamford

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 5 J. Medic (D)
  • 42 T. Springett (D)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 7 P. Mattsson (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (M)
  • 16 J. Wright (M)
  • 29 O. Schwartau (M)
  • 9 J. Sargent (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 4 S. Duffy
  • 14 B. Chrisene
  • 48 T. Adelusi
  • 20 A. Slimane
  • 18 A. Forson
  • 11 E. Marcondes
  • 10 M. Jurasek
  • 46 E. Mundle Smith

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    29' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Medic

    Foul

  2. Sheffield Utd
    33' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    F. Seriki

    Foul

  3. Norwich
    44' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sargent · On: A. Forson
  4. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. McLean · On: E. Marcondes
  5. Norwich
    48' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    T. Springett

    Foul

  6. Sheffield Utd
    50' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ings · Assist: T. Chong
  7. Sheffield Utd
    58' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chong · On: Gustavo Hamer
  8. Sheffield Utd
    59' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Arblaster · On: A. Brooks
  9. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Springett · On: B. Chrisene
  10. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Schwartau · On: E. Mundle Smith
  11. Sheffield Utd
    65' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ings · On: P. Bamford
  12. Norwich
    65' Norwich Goal · Own Goal
    Djibril Soumaré
  13. Norwich
    71' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jacob Wright · On: A. Slimane
  14. Sheffield Utd
    72' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Cannon · On: Tyrese Campbell
  15. Sheffield Utd
    72' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. O'Hare · On: A. Matos
  16. Sheffield Utd
    77' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Djibril Soumaré

    Foul

  17. Norwich
    83' Norwich subst · Substitution 6
    Off: J. Makama · On: M. Jurasek
  18. Norwich
    85' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    Pelle Mattsson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Norwich
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 394 485
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 2.90 1.26
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 316 390
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Danny Ings' goal at minute 50 put Sheffield United ahead, but Norwich quickly responded with Djibril Soumaré's own goal in the 65th minute to level the match
  • ▸ Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards for both sides, neither team managed to regain the lead