Match report
Southampton Stuns Sheffield Utd 3-1 in Premier League Clash
Southampton
3–1
FT
Sheffield Utd
Jul 26, 2020
Southampton stunned Sheffield United with a late comeback to secure a 3-1 victory in a crucial Premier League clash. The game started in Sheffield Utd's favor as John Lundstram opened the scoring in the 26th minute, but a tenacious Southampton response saw them take the lead with goals from Che Adams and a penalty from Danny Ings. The turning point came when Adams equalized in the 71st minute, followed by Ings' decisive penalty in the 84th minute, sealing the win for Southampton.
Key Facts
- • Southampton 3–1 Sheffield Utd
- • John Lundstram scored for Sheffield Utd in the 26th minute
- • Che Adams equalized in the 50th minute
- • Che Adams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute
- • Danny Ings sealed the win with a penalty in the 84th minute
- • Sheffield Utd had one yellow card (Enda Stevens)
Lineups
Southampton
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. McCarthy (G)
- 21 R. Bertrand (D)
- 4 J. Vestergaard (D)
- 5 J. Stephens (D)
- 24 K. Walker-Peters (D)
- 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
- 17 S. Armstrong (M)
- 22 N. Redmond (M)
- 16 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
- 9 D. Ings (F)
- 10 C. Adams (F)
Substitutes
- 27 W. Smallbone
- 7 S. Long
- 20 M. Obafemi
- 43 Y. Valery
- 35 J. Bednarek
- 29 J. Vokins
- 38 K. Danso
- 28 A. Gunn
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Henderson (G)
- 6 C. Basham (D)
- 3 E. Stevens (M)
- 2 G. Baldock (M)
- 19 J. Robinson (D)
- 12 J. Egan (D)
- 4 J. Fleck (M)
- 7 J. Lundstram (M)
- 32 S. Berge (M)
- 10 B. Sharp (F)
- 9 O. McBurnie (F)
Substitutes
- 30 R. Zivkovic
- 24 L. Clarke
- 16 O. Norwood
- 18 K. Freeman
- 23 B. Osborn
- 25 S. Moore
- 15 P. Jagielka
- 26 J. Rodwell
Timeline
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26' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalJohn Lundstram · Assist: B. Sharp -
30' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: Stuart Armstrong · On: W. Smallbone -
50' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalC. Adams · Assist: W. Smallbone -
51' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: O. McBurnie · On: R. Zivkovic -
70' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Sharp · On: L. Clarke -
71' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalC. Adams -
80' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Basham · On: O. Norwood -
84' Southampton Goal · PenaltyD. Ings -
85' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Adams · On: Shane Long -
90'+1 Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Romeu · On: Michael Obafemi -
90' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardEnda Stevens
Match Stats
| Stat | Southampton | Sheffield Utd |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 684 | 260 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Accurate Passes | 587 | 161 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Southampton's equalizer by Che Adams in the 50th minute shifted the momentum of the game
- ▸ The second goal by Che Adams in the 71st minute put Southampton ahead and showed their resilience
- ▸ Danny Ings' penalty in the 84th minute sealed the victory for Southampton, solidifying their comeback