Match report

Sheffield Utd Stuns Everton 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Everton
Everton
0–1
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
May 16, 2021

Everton suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield Utd in a Premier League clash. D. Jebbison scored the only goal in the 7th minute, setting the tone for Sheffield Utd's resilient defensive performance. Despite several substitutions and chances, Everton could not find an equalizer, securing a well-deserved point for Sheffield Utd in their quest for survival in the Premier League.

Key Facts

  • • D. Jebbison scored the only goal for Sheffield Utd in the 7th minute
  • • Jack Robinson provided the assist for Jebbison's goal
  • • C. Basham and James Rodríguez received yellow cards for Sheffield Utd and Everton, respectively
  • • Everton made three substitutions: Sigurðsson for Holgate, Doucouré for Gomes, and Bernard for Rodríguez
  • • Sheffield Utd secured a crucial win to boost their survival hopes in the Premier League

Lineups

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jordan Pickford (G)
  • 4 Mason Holgate (D)
  • 5 Michael Keane (D)
  • 22 Ben Godfrey (D)
  • 12 Lucas Digne (D)
  • 16 Abdoulaye Doucouré (M)
  • 6 Allan (M)
  • 23 Séamus Coleman (M)
  • 19 James Rodríguez (M)
  • 7 Richarlison (M)
  • 9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 João Virgínia
  • 33 Robin Olsen
  • 18 Niels Nkounkou
  • 21 André Gomes
  • 17 Alex Iwobi
  • 8 Fabian Delph
  • 26 Tom Davies
  • 10 Gylfi Sigurðsson
  • 20 Bernard

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Aaron Ramsdale (G)
  • 6 Chris Basham (D)
  • 12 John Egan (D)
  • 19 Jack Robinson (D)
  • 2 George Baldock (M)
  • 16 Oliver Norwood (M)
  • 4 John Fleck (M)
  • 3 Enda Stevens (M)
  • 17 David McGoldrick (F)
  • 38 Daniel Jebbison (F)
  • 23 Ben Osborn (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Wes Foderingham
  • 20 Jayden Bogle
  • 13 Max Lowe
  • 15 Phil Jagielka
  • 33 Kyron Gordon
  • 29 Kean Bryan
  • 31 Zak Brunt
  • 7 John Lundstram
  • 24 Rhian Brewster

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    7' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Jebbison · Assist: Jack Robinson
  2. Sheffield Utd
    26' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    C. Basham

    Foul

  3. Everton
    46' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Holgate · On: G. Sigurðsson
  4. Everton
    66' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    James Rodríguez

    Foul

  5. Everton
    78' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Doucouré · On: André Gomes
  6. Everton
    78' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: Bernard
  7. Sheffield Utd
    81' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    G. Baldock

    Argument

  8. Sheffield Utd
    90' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Robinson

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Everton Sheffield Utd
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 11 4
Total Passes 635 385
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 547 298
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Jebbison's early goal in the 7th minute set the tone for Sheffield Utd's defensive strategy
  • ▸ Everton's inability to capitalize on several chances and the yellow card received by James Rodríguez hindered their efforts to equalize