Match report

Chelsea Defeats Sheffield Utd 2-0 in FA Cup Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–0
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
Mar 21, 2021

Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United in the FA Cup, with goals from an own goal by Oli Norwood and Hakim Ziyech's late strike. Despite limited offensive opportunities, Chelsea's defense held strong, ensuring they advanced in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea defeated Sheffield Utd 2-0 in the FA Cup
  • • Oli Norwood scored an own goal for Chelsea in the 24th minute
  • • Hakim Ziyech scored a goal in the 92nd minute
  • • Chelsea made several key substitutions, including Christensen, Giroud, Gilmour, and Hudson-Odoi
  • • Sheffield Utd made substitutions with McBurnie, Brewster, and Bogle

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 15 K. Zouma (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (M)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 10 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 23 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 18 O. Giroud (F)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)

Substitutes

  • 28 Azpilicueta
  • 24 R. James
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 2 A. Rüdiger
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 11 T. Werner
  • 13 W. Caballero

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 15 P. Jagielka (D)
  • 3 E. Stevens (D)
  • 2 G. Baldock (D)
  • 20 J. Bogle (M)
  • 4 J. Fleck (M)
  • 16 O. Norwood (M)
  • 7 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 23 B. Osborn (M)
  • 17 D. McGoldrick (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 O. Burke
  • 24 R. Brewster
  • 11 L. Mousset
  • 31 Z. Brunt
  • 13 M. Lowe
  • 33 K. Gordon
  • 18 W. Foderingham
  • 29 K. Bryan
  • 34 I. Ndiaye

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    24' Chelsea Goal · Own Goal
    O. Norwood
  2. Chelsea
    63' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Christensen · On: C. Azpilicueta
  3. Chelsea
    63' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Giroud · On: R. James
  4. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: Hakim Ziyech
  5. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Hudson-Odoi · On: K. Havertz
  6. Sheffield Utd
    75' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. McBurnie · On: O. Burke
  7. Sheffield Utd
    79' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Norwood · On: R. Brewster
  8. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: N'Golo Kanté
  9. Chelsea
    90'+2 Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Hakim Ziyech · Assist: B. Chilwell
  10. Sheffield Utd
    90' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jayden Bogle · On: L. Mousset

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Sheffield Utd
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 74%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 7
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 603 352
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 525 262
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by Oli Norwood shifted momentum in Chelsea's favor, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ Hakim Ziyech's goal in the 92nd minute sealed Chelsea's win and eliminated any doubt about the match's outcome.