Sheffield United vs Watford, 2025-26 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Sheffield United are hosting Watford
at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt missed. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sydie Peck.
- 11': Attempt missed. Imrân Louza (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luca Kjerrumgaard.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Sam McCallum with a cross.
- 14': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Caleb Wiley.
- 14': Attempt missed. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sam McCallum following a corner.
- 16': Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).
- 16': Kévin Keben (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Attempt saved. Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Nestory Irankunda.
- 20': Attempt missed. Edo Kayembe (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeremy Ngakia following a fast break.
- 22': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Hector Kyprianou.
- 23': Attempt saved. Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Egil Selvik (Watford). Assisted by Louie Barry with a cross.
- 26': Caleb Wiley (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).
- 30': Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 31': Attempt missed. Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Caleb Wiley with a cross.
- 32': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kévin Keben.
- 33': Attempt missed. Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Louie Barry with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Hector Kyprianou.
- 35': Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Louie Barry with a cross following a corner.
- 35': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Egil Selvik.
- 36': Attempt saved. Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Egil Selvik (Watford). Assisted by Sam McCallum.
- 36': Egil Selvik (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).
- 37': Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Foul by Nestory Irankunda (Watford).
- 40': Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 41': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kévin Keben.
- 41': Offside, Sheffield United. Louie Barry is caught offside.
- 44': Foul by Moussa Sissoko (Watford).
- 44': Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Attempt missed. Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right following a fast break.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Watford 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 0, Watford 0.
- 46': Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 46': Foul by Caleb Wiley (Watford).
- 47': Attempt missed. Djibril Soumaré (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 47': Foul by Djibril Soumaré (Sheffield United).
- 47': Imrân Louza (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt missed. Caleb Wiley (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nestory Irankunda.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chiedozie Ogbene.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Djibril Soumaré (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 52': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Imrân Louza.
- 52': Attempt missed. Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Louie Barry with a cross following a corner.
- 52': Offside, Sheffield United. Japhet Tanganga is caught offside.
- 54': Handball by Kévin Keben (Watford).
- 54': Kévin Keben (Watford) is shown the yellow card for handball.
- 55': Attempt saved. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Egil Selvik (Watford).
- 56': Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Tyrese Campbell.
- 56': Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Louie Barry.
- 59': Attempt saved. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Egil Selvik (Watford). Assisted by Callum O'Hare.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 59': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Watford 0. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Andre Brooks.
- 60': Substitution, Watford. Kwadwo Baah replaces Nestory Irankunda.
- 60': Substitution, Watford. Tom Ince replaces Edo Kayembe.
- 60': Substitution, Watford. Marc Bola replaces Caleb Wiley.
- 61': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Djibril Soumaré.
- 62': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Sam McCallum.
- 67': Substitution, Sheffield United. Jairo Riedewald replaces Djibril Soumaré.
- 68': Substitution, Sheffield United. Danny Ings replaces Tyrese Campbell.
- 68': Substitution, Sheffield United. Harrison Burrows replaces Sam McCallum.
- 71': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Moussa Sissoko (Watford).
- 71': Offside, Sheffield United. Danny Ings is caught offside.
- 72': Foul by Kwadwo Baah (Watford).
- 72': Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Substitution, Watford. Rocco Vata replaces Moussa Sissoko.
- 76': Attempt missed. Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark McGuinness.
- 81': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Harrison Burrows.
- 81': Substitution, Watford. Mamadou Doumbia replaces Hector Kyprianou.
- 82': Substitution, Sheffield United. Jamie Shackleton replaces Chiedozie Ogbene.
- 84': Foul by Jeremy Ngakia (Watford).
- 84': Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Danny Ings (Sheffield United).
- 86': Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Imrân Louza (Watford) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Kwadwo Baah with a cross.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Tom Ince (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 89': Attempt missed. Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Danny Ings (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+2': Foul by Marc Bola (Watford).
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Kwadwo Baah (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luca Kjerrumgaard with a headed pass.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Kévin Keben (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Watford 0.
- 0': Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Watford 0.
Statistics
 WAT |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 5 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 59.9 | Possession | 40.1 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 464 | Accurate Passes | 264 |
| 536 | Passes | 346 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 16 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 12 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 40 | Effective Clearances | 27 |
| 40 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 27,431
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 27,431
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 19 | +29 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 19 | +8 | 36 |
| 3 | Millwall | 19 | -2 | 34 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town | 19 | +14 | 31 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Cooper (GK) |
| 25 | Mark McGuinness |
| 15 | Ben Mee |
| 2 | Japhet Tanganga |
| 18 | Djibril Soumaré |
| 42 | Sydie Peck |
| 3 | Sam McCallum |
| 19 | Chiedozie Ogbene |
| 23 | Tyrese Campbell |
| 27 | Louie Barry |
| 10 | Callum O'Hare |
Watford (4-2-2-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Egil Selvik (GK) |
| 6 | Matthew Pollock |
| 4 | Kévin Keben  |
| 26 | Caleb Wiley |
| 2 | Jeremy Ngakia |
| 10 | Imran Louza |
| 5 | Hector Kyprianou |
| 9 | Luca Kjerrumgaard |
| 39 | Edo Kayembe |
| 66 | Nestory Irankunda |
| 17 | Moussa Sissoko |
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