Match report

Sheffield Utd Defeats Wrexham 3-1 in FA Cup Clash

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
3–1
FT
Wrexham
Wrexham
Feb 7, 2023

Sheffield United emerged victorious against lower-league Wrexham in an FA Cup fourth-round clash. The Blades secured the win through goals from A. Ahmedhodzic and S. Berge, with Berge's late strike sealing the victory after P. Mullin's penalty had kept Wrexham in contention.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Utd defeated Wrexham 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.
  • • A. Ahmedhodzic scored the opening goal for Sheffield Utd at minute 50, assisted by B. Osborn.
  • • P. Mullin equalized from a penalty for Wrexham at minute 59.
  • • Sheffield Utd's S. Berge scored the winning goal in stoppage time with an assist from J. McAtee.

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Davies (G)
  • 15 A. Ahmedhodžić (D)
  • 12 J. Egan (D)
  • 19 J. Robinson (D)
  • 6 C. Basham (M)
  • 17 I. Coulibaly (M)
  • 8 S. Berge (M)
  • 28 J. McAtee (M)
  • 23 B. Osborn (M)
  • 29 I. Ndiaye (F)
  • 10 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 O. Norwood
  • 13 M. Lowe
  • 35 A. Brooks
  • 18 W. Foderingham
  • 26 C. Clark
  • 39 J. Starbuck
  • 41 L. Marsh
  • 30 O. Arblaster

Wrexham

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Lainton (G)
  • 14 A. Forde (D)
  • 32 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 4 B. Tozer (D)
  • 26 H. Lennon (D)
  • 19 Jacob Mendy (D)
  • 30 J. Jones (M)
  • 8 L. Young (M)
  • 20 A. Cannon (M)
  • 10 P. Mullin (F)
  • 18 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 L. McAlinden
  • 9 O. Palmer
  • 22 T. O'Connor
  • 38 E. Lee
  • 27 J. Bickerstaff
  • 17 B. Hosannah
  • 34 A. James
  • 31 R. Watson
  • 24 S. Butler

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    45'+2 Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly

    Foul

  2. Sheffield Utd
    50' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ahmedhodzic · Assist: B. Osborn
  3. Wrexham
    59' Wrexham Goal · Penalty
    P. Mullin
  4. Wrexham
    60' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mendy · On: L. McAlinden
  5. Wrexham
    60' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Dalby · On: O. Palmer
  6. Sheffield Utd
    68' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly · On: O. Norwood
  7. Wrexham
    74' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Lennon · On: Thomas O'Connor
  8. Sheffield Utd
    75' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    J. Egan

    Argument

  9. Sheffield Utd
    78' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ahmedhodzic · On: M. Lowe
  10. Wrexham
    82' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cannon · On: E. Lee
  11. Wrexham
    82' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Mullin · On: J. Bickerstaff
  12. Sheffield Utd
    90'+3 Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    S. Berge

    Foul

  13. Sheffield Utd
    90'+6 Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Berge · Assist: J. McAtee
  14. Sheffield Utd
    90'+8 Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McAtee · On: A. Brooks

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Wrexham
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 68%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 32 9
Corners 12 3
Total Passes 480 260
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 11 5
Shots on Target 9 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 1
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 409 176
Shots Inside Box 21 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 11 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Ahmedhodzic's early goal set the tone for Sheffield Utd, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ P. Mullin's penalty at minute 59 reinvigorated Wrexham's hopes but S. Berge's late stoppage-time goal ensured Sheffield Utd's victory.