Match report

Brighton Triumphs Over Sheffield Utd 5-2 in FA Cup Thriller

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
2–5
FT
Brighton
Brighton
Jan 27, 2024

Brighton showcased their prowess and secured a commanding 5-2 win against Sheffield Utd in the FA Cup. The Seagulls dominated throughout, with João Pedro netting a hat-trick while Gustavo Hamer and W. Osula provided brief consolation for Sheffield Utd.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sheffield United 2-5 Brighton
  • • João Pedro scored three goals, including two penalties.
  • • Gustavo Hamer and W. Osula scored for Sheffield Utd.
  • • O. Norwood received a yellow card early in the match.

Lineups

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Grbić (G)
  • 20 J. Bogle (D)
  • 15 A. Ahmedhodžić (D)
  • 5 A. Trusty (D)
  • 33 R. Norrington-Davies (D)
  • 8 G. Hamer (M)
  • 16 O. Norwood (M)
  • 23 B. Osborn (M)
  • 11 B. Brereton (M)
  • 32 W. Osula (F)
  • 10 C. Archer (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Y. Larouci
  • 28 J. McAtee
  • 9 O. McBurnie
  • 35 A. Brooks
  • 21 Vinicius Souza
  • 25 A. Ben Slimane
  • 18 W. Foderingham
  • 19 J. Robinson
  • 38 F. Seriki

Brighton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 4 A. Webster (D)
  • 29 J. van Hecke (D)
  • 3 Igor Julio (D)
  • 41 J. Hinshelwood (M)
  • 13 P. Groß (M)
  • 11 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 30 P. Estupiñán (M)
  • 40 F. Buonanotte (F)
  • 28 E. Ferguson (F)
  • 9 João Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Dunk
  • 18 D. Welbeck
  • 14 A. Lallana
  • 2 T. Lamptey
  • 20 C. Baleba
  • 15 J. Moder
  • 23 J. Steele
  • 6 J. Milner
  • 47 B. Baker-Boaitey

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    10' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    O. Norwood

    Foul

  2. Brighton
    14' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    Facundo Buonanotte · Assist: E. Ferguson
  3. Brighton
    29' Brighton Goal · Penalty
    João Pedro
  4. Sheffield Utd
    44' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    Gustavo Hamer
  5. Sheffield Utd
    45'+7 Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Hamer

    Foul

  6. Sheffield Utd
    45'+8 Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Osula · Assist: Jayden Bogle
  7. Brighton
    52' Brighton Goal · Penalty
    João Pedro
  8. Brighton
    55' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Webster

    Foul

  9. Sheffield Utd
    56' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Norrington-Davies · On: Y. Larouci
  10. Brighton
    62' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Igor · On: Lewis Dunk
  11. Brighton
    62' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: D. Welbeck
  12. Sheffield Utd
    63' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: J. McAtee
  13. Sheffield Utd
    63' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Osula · On: O. McBurnie
  14. Sheffield Utd
    64' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Osborn · On: A. Brooks
  15. Brighton
    67' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: Jan Paul van Hecke
  16. Brighton
    72' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Facundo Buonanotte · On: A. Lallana
  17. Brighton
    72' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Hinshelwood · On: T. Lamptey
  18. Sheffield Utd
    76' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gustavo Hamer · On: Vini Souza
  19. Brighton
    84' Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: C. Baleba
  20. Brighton
    90'+7 Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Utd Brighton
Fouls 14 5
Pass Accuracy 82% 93%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 353 817
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 289 756
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton took an early lead with goals from Facundo Buonanotte (14') and João Pedro's penalty (29'), establishing a strong momentum.
  • ▸ Sheffield Utd briefly leveled the match through Gustavo Hamer (44') and W. Osula (58'), but Brighton quickly regained control with two more goals from João Pedro.