Match report

Sheffield Utd Defeats Blackburn 3-2 in FA Cup Thriller

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
3–2
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
Mar 19, 2023

Sheffield Utd stunned Blackburn Rovers in an FA Cup third-round replay at Bramall Lane. Despite going behind early on after B. Brereton Diaz converted a penalty and S. Gallagher's own goal, Sheffield rallied with goals from O. McBurnie and T. Doyle, sealing the win in injury time to advance.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sheffield Utd 3–2 Blackburn Rovers.
  • • B. Brereton Diaz scored a penalty for Blackburn at 21 minutes.
  • • S. Gallagher inadvertently put his own team behind with an own goal at 28 minutes.
  • • Sheffield Utd's O. McBurnie equalized in the 81st minute, followed by T. Doyle's winning goal in stoppage time.

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 18 W. Foderingham (G)
  • 15 A. Ahmedhodžić (D)
  • 12 J. Egan (D)
  • 19 J. Robinson (D)
  • 2 G. Baldock (M)
  • 8 S. Berge (M)
  • 22 T. Doyle (M)
  • 13 M. Lowe (M)
  • 28 J. McAtee (F)
  • 29 I. Ndiaye (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 B. Sharp
  • 20 J. Bogle
  • 6 C. Basham
  • 16 O. Norwood
  • 1 A. Davies
  • 36 D. Jebbison
  • 17 I. Coulibaly
  • 30 O. Arblaster
  • 4 J. Fleck

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Pears (G)
  • 11 J. Rankin-Costello (D)
  • 17 H. Carter (D)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 3 H. Pickering (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 6 T. Morton (M)
  • 19 R. Hedges (M)
  • 8 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 22 B. Brereton (M)
  • 9 S. Gallagher (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 S. Wharton
  • 2 C. Brittain
  • 30 J. Garrett
  • 10 T. Dolan
  • 33 A. Phillips
  • 38 H. Leonard
  • 7 T. Edun
  • 36 A. Wharton
  • 1 T. Kaminski

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    21' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Robinson

    Handball

  2. Blackburn
    21' Blackburn Goal · Penalty
    B. Brereton Diaz
  3. Sheffield Utd
    28' Sheffield Utd Goal · Own Goal
    S. Gallagher
  4. Blackburn
    60' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics · Assist: S. Gallagher
  5. Blackburn
    62' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    H. Carter

    Foul

  6. Sheffield Utd
    70' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Robinson · On: B. Sharp
  7. Blackburn
    80' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hedges · On: S. Wharton
  8. Blackburn
    80' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rankin-Costello · On: C. Brittain
  9. Sheffield Utd
    81' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    O. McBurnie · Assist: M. Lowe
  10. Sheffield Utd
    88' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Baldock · On: Jayden Bogle
  11. Sheffield Utd
    90'+1 Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Doyle · Assist: S. Berge
  12. Blackburn
    90'+3 Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: J. Garrett
  13. Blackburn
    90'+4 Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Morton · On: T. Dolan

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Blackburn
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 64%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 492 310
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 379 198
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Sheffield Utd managed to score an own goal and then a penalty was awarded against them, putting Blackburn ahead 2-0.
  • ▸ Sheffield's resilience shone through as they fought back with two quick goals from O. McBurnie and T. Doyle, showcasing their determination in the FA Cup.