Match report
Sheffield Utd Defeats Burnley 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Sheffield Utd
1–0
FT
Burnley
May 23, 2021
Sheffield Utd secured a vital 1-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League, with D. McGoldrick scoring the only goal of the match in the 24th minute. Despite Burnley's efforts to level the score, Sheffield Utd's defense held firm to secure three important points. The win strengthens Sheffield Utd's position in the league, while Burnley remains without a win in recent matches.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sheffield Utd 1-0 Burnley
- • D. McGoldrick scored the match-winning goal in the 24th minute
- • Enda Stevens provided the assist for McGoldrick's goal
- • Three yellow cards were issued to Sheffield Utd players (G. Baldock, J. Fleck, C. Basham)
- • Jimmy Dunne of Burnley also received a yellow card
Lineups
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 3-4-2-1
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)
- 23 Ben Osborn (F)
- 38 Daniel Jebbison (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Wes Foderingham
- 20 Jayden Bogle
- 29 Kean Bryan
- 15 Phil Jagielka
- 13 Max Lowe
- 7 John Lundstram
- 31 Zak Brunt
- 24 Rhian Brewster
- 41 William Osula
Burnley
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 25 Will Norris (G)
- 2 Matthew Lowton (D)
- 5 James Tarkowski (D)
- 34 Jimmy Dunne (D)
- 3 Charlie Taylor (D)
- 7 Jóhann Guðmundsson (M)
- 18 Ashley Westwood (M)
- 4 Jack Cork (M)
- 11 Dwight McNeil (M)
- 8 Josh Brownhill (F)
- 9 Chris Wood (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Bailey Peacock-Farrell
- 45 Anthony Driscoll-Glennon
- 23 Erik Pieters
- 31 Richard Nartey
- 10 Ashley Barnes
- 38 Lewis Richardson
- 19 Jay Rodriguez
- 27 Matěj Vydra
Timeline
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21' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardG. Baldock
Foul
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24' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalD. McGoldrick · Assist: Enda Stevens
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38' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardJ. Fleck
Roughing
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46' Burnley subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Vydra · On: J. Brownhill
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65' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardC. Basham
Holding
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70' Burnley subst · Substitution 2Off: Jay Rodriguez · On: D. McNeil
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79' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Brewster · On: D. Jebbison
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83' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Jagielka · On: B. Osborn
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88' Burnley Card · Yellow CardJimmy Dunne
Foul
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89' Burnley subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Barnes · On: J. Guðmundsson
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Utd | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 1 |
| Pass Accuracy | 68% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 361 | 482 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | 247 | 346 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by D. McGoldrick in the 24th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Sheffield Utd, who managed to keep Burnley at bay for the remainder of the match.
- ▸ Burnley's substitution of Jay Rodriguez for D. McNeil in the 70th minute failed to produce a breakthrough, as Sheffield Utd's defense remained solid.