Match report

Sheffield Utd Defeats Bristol City 1-0 in FA Cup

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
1–0
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Feb 10, 2021

Sheffield Utd narrowly defeated Bristol City with a 1-0 scoreline in the FA Cup, thanks to a penalty goal from B. Sharp. The match was punctuated by a red card and a controversial goal cancellation, with Sheffield Utd ultimately holding on to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Utd secured the win with a goal from B. Sharp (66')
  • • Alfie Mawson of Bristol City was sent off at 65'
  • • D. McGoldrick's goal was canceled via VAR at 64'
  • • Substitutions included Joe Williams for Bristol City at 57'

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 6 C. Basham (D)
  • 12 J. Egan (D)
  • 13 M. Lowe (M)
  • 22 E. Ampadu (D)
  • 20 J. Bogle (M)
  • 4 J. Fleck (M)
  • 7 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 17 D. McGoldrick (F)
  • 10 B. Sharp (F)
  • 24 R. Brewster (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 O. Norwood
  • 14 O. Burke
  • 15 P. Jagielka
  • 18 W. Foderingham
  • 29 K. Bryan
  • 11 L. Mousset
  • 23 B. Osborn
  • 9 O. McBurnie
  • 35 F. Maguire

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 M. O’Leary (G)
  • 2 J. Hunt (M)
  • 22 T. Kalas (D)
  • 5 A. Mawson (D)
  • 23 T. Moore (D)
  • 26 Z. Vyner (M)
  • 20 J. Williams (F)
  • 34 R. Towler (M)
  • 10 J. Paterson (M)
  • 21 N. Wells (F)
  • 9 F. Diedhiou (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Á. Nagy
  • 42 H. Massengo
  • 18 A. Semenyo
  • 45 K. Palmer
  • 30 T. Bakinson
  • 33 S. Bell
  • 28 S. Pearson
  • 1 D. Bentley
  • 19 A. Mariappa

Timeline

  1. Bristol City
    57' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Williams · On: A. Nagy
  2. Sheffield Utd
    64' Sheffield Utd Var · Goal cancelled
    D. McGoldrick
  3. Bristol City
    65' Bristol City Card · Red Card
    Alfie Mawson

    Professional handball

  4. Sheffield Utd
    66' Sheffield Utd Goal · Penalty
    B. Sharp
  5. Sheffield Utd
    73' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Sharp · On: O. Norwood
  6. Bristol City
    73' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nahki Wells · On: H. Massengo
  7. Bristol City
    76' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Diedhiou · On: A. Semenyo
  8. Bristol City
    76' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Paterson · On: K. Palmer
  9. Sheffield Utd
    83' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Brewster · On: O. Burke

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Bristol City
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 537 326
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 454 243
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card given to Alfie Mawson shifted the momentum in Sheffield Utd's favor, allowing them to dominate play.
  • ▸ B. Sharp's penalty goal at 66' secured the victory for Sheffield Utd and sealed their progression in the FA Cup.