Match report

Leicester Defeats Sheffield Utd 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Leicester
Leicester
2–0
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
Jul 16, 2020

Leicester City staked their claim for a solid finish in the Premier League with a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United. Goals from Ayoze Pérez and Demarai Gray powered the Foxes to a win that will boost their form as they push for a higher league position. The match saw Leicester control much of the play, with key substitutions and defensive resilience ensuring they held on to their lead.

Key Facts

  • • A. Pérez scored the first goal for Leicester at 29 minutes, assisted by L. Thomas.
  • • D. Gray secured the second goal for Leicester at 79 minutes, assisted by J. Vardy.
  • • Sheffield Utd made several substitutions, including J. Fleck and L. Mousset, but could not find the back of the net.
  • • Leicester's J. Evans and Sheffield Utd's J. Egan and J. Fleck were all shown yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 5 W. Morgan (D)
  • 29 R. Bennett (D)
  • 2 J. Justin (M)
  • 56 L. Thomas (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 15 H. Barnes (F)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 H. Choudhury
  • 7 D. Gray
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 45 G. Hirst
  • 14 K. Iheanacho
  • 24 N. Mendy
  • 39 D. Johnson
  • 22 M. James
  • 26 D. Praet

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 6 C. Basham (D)
  • 3 E. Stevens (M)
  • 2 G. Baldock (M)
  • 12 J. Egan (D)
  • 5 J. O'Connell (D)
  • 16 O. Norwood (M)
  • 23 B. Osborn (M)
  • 32 S. Berge (M)
  • 17 D. McGoldrick (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Fleck
  • 22 L. Mousset
  • 7 J. Lundstram
  • 10 B. Sharp
  • 15 P. Jagielka
  • 25 S. Moore
  • 30 R. Zivkovic
  • 19 J. Robinson
  • 18 K. Freeman

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    29' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Perez · Assist: L. Thomas
  2. Sheffield Utd
    46' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Osborn · On: J. Fleck
  3. Sheffield Utd
    46' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. McGoldrick · On: L. Mousset
  4. Sheffield Utd
    46' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Berge · On: John Lundstram
  5. Sheffield Utd
    59' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Basham · On: B. Sharp
  6. Leicester
    71' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: H. Choudhury
  7. Leicester
    75' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Evans
  8. Leicester
    76' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Barnes · On: D. Gray
  9. Leicester
    79' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gray · Assist: J. Vardy
  10. Sheffield Utd
    80' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    J. Egan
  11. Sheffield Utd
    90' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fleck

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Sheffield Utd
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 75%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 472 401
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 374 301
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester's early goal by A. Pérez at 29 minutes set the tone for the match, giving them the advantage they maintained throughout.
  • ▸ The introduction of Demarai Gray for Jamie Vardy at 76 minutes proved decisive, as Gray scored the second goal to seal the win for Leicester.