Match report

Sheffield Utd Defeats Tottenham 1-0 in FA Cup

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
1–0
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Mar 1, 2023

Sheffield Utd stunned Premier League side Tottenham in the FA Cup third round replay, securing a narrow but crucial 1-0 win. The match was characterized by defensive solidity and resilience from both teams, with Ibrahima Ndiaye's goal proving decisive in the 79th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Utd vs Tottenham: FA Cup third round replay
  • • Final Score: Sheffield United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
  • • Goal: Ibrahima Ndiaye (79') for Sheffield Utd
  • • Yellow Cards: G. Baldock (47'), M. Lowe (85') for Sheffield Utd; P. Sarr (56') for Tottenham

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 18 W. Foderingham (G)
  • 6 C. Basham (D)
  • 15 A. Ahmedhodžić (D)
  • 19 J. Robinson (D)
  • 2 G. Baldock (M)
  • 17 I. Coulibaly (M)
  • 22 T. Doyle (M)
  • 35 A. Brooks (M)
  • 23 B. Osborn (M)
  • 28 J. McAtee (F)
  • 10 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Lowe
  • 8 S. Berge
  • 29 I. Ndiaye
  • 4 J. Fleck
  • 9 O. McBurnie
  • 36 D. Jebbison
  • 1 A. Davies
  • 16 O. Norwood
  • 39 S. Sachdev

Tottenham

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 20 F. Forster (G)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 23 Pedro Porro (M)
  • 29 P. Sarr (M)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 14 I. Perišić (M)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (F)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 H. Kane
  • 21 D. Kulusevski
  • 4 O. Skipp
  • 16 A. Danjuma
  • 17 C. Romero
  • 25 J. Tanganga
  • 34 C. Lenglet
  • 40 B. Austin
  • 45 A. Devine

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    47' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    G. Baldock

    Foul

  2. Tottenham
    56' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    P. M. Sarr

    Foul

  3. Sheffield Utd
    62' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Baldock · On: M. Lowe
  4. Sheffield Utd
    62' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly · On: S. Berge
  5. Tottenham
    65' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Richarlison · On: H. Kane
  6. Sheffield Utd
    73' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Brooks · On: I. Ndiaye
  7. Tottenham
    73' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: D. Kulusevski
  8. Tottenham
    74' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. M. Sarr · On: O. Skipp
  9. Sheffield Utd
    79' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Ndiaye
  10. Tottenham
    82' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Porro · On: A. Danjuma
  11. Sheffield Utd
    84' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. McAtee · On: J. Fleck
  12. Sheffield Utd
    85' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lowe

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Tottenham
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 82%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 17
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 433 487
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 341 397
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sheffield Utd took the lead through Ibrahima Ndiaye in the 79th minute, a moment that shifted momentum heavily in their favor and sealed victory.
  • ▸ Tottenham introduced several substitutions as they sought an equalizer but struggled to break down Sheffield's disciplined defense.