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Blackpool FC vs. Sheffield United FC (29.12.2022)

Date Season Halftime Result
29.12.2022 2022 0 : 1 1 : 2

Match milestones

Time Team Name Event
18'' Sheffield Utd S. Berge Normal Goal
49'' Sheffield Utd J. McAtee Normal Goal
55'' Blackpool M. Ekpiteta Normal Goal
66'' Blackpool C. Patino Substitution 1
66'' Blackpool J. Beesley Substitution 2
69'' Sheffield Utd J. Bogle Substitution 1
76'' Sheffield Utd J. McAtee Substitution 2
77'' Sheffield Utd E. Stevens Substitution 3
82'' Blackpool I. Poveda-Ocampo Substitution 3
87'' Sheffield Utd I. Ndiaye Substitution 4

In a match that was eagerly anticipated by fans of both sides, Sheffield United faced off against Blackpool FC on December 29, 2022. The game proved to be a thrilling affair, with Sheffield United ultimately emerging as the victors.

The first goal of the match came relatively early, with Sander Berge breaking the deadlock for Sheffield United at the 18th minute mark. The midfielder's clinical finish set the tone for what was to become a challenging evening for the home side.

As the second half commenced, United's pressure paid off once more, this time with J. McAtee doubling their lead in the 49th minute. McAtee's poise in front of goal added to the woes of the Blackpool defenders, who were already struggling to contain the attacking prowess of their opponents.

However, Blackpool responded with resilience, and M. Ekpiteta breathed life into the fixture by putting his name on the scoresheet at the 55th minute mark. The defender's goal injected some much-needed optimism amongst the Tangerines' supporters.

Blackpool then made strategic changes in an effort to turn the tide of the match, with C. Patino and J. Beesley coming on as substitutes at the 66-minute mark. Sheffield United mirrored the tactical approach soon after, with J. Bogle being introduced at 69 minutes, followed by McAtee making way for a fresh player at the 76-minute mark, and E. Stevens entering the fray a minute later.

As the game inched closer towards its conclusion, Blackpool made their final substitution with I. Poveda-Ocampo coming on at the 82nd minute in hopes of salvaging at least a point from the match. Sheffield United executed their fourth substitution at the 87th minute, bringing on I. Ndiaye to help see out the match.

Despite Blackpool's spirited attempts to claw their way back, Sheffield United held firm and secured a well-fought victory away from home. The result spoke volumes about the team's determination and quality, leaving Blackpool to reflect on what might have been had they converted their chances. As the final whistle blew, the scoreline read favorably for the Blades, cementing their triumph against a tenacious Blackpool side.

Lineup Blackpool FC

Position Number Name
Goalkeeper 32 D. Grimshaw
Defence 2 C. Connolly
Defence 21 M. Ekpiteta
Defence 3 J. Husband
Defence 23 D. Thompson
Midfield 16 S. Carey
Midfield 28 C. Patino
Midfield 18 J. Beesley
Midfield 26 I. Poveda-Ocampo
Forward 9 J. Yates
Forward 14 G. Madine

Lineup Sheffield United FC

Position Number Name
Goalkeeper 18 W. Foderingham
Defence 15 A. Ahmedhodžić
Defence 26 C. Clark
Defence 19 J. Robinson
Midfield 20 J. Bogle
Midfield 8 S. Berge
Midfield 16 O. Norwood
Midfield 28 J. McAtee
Midfield 3 E. Stevens
Forward 29 I. Ndiaye
Forward 10 B. Sharp

Substitutes Blackpool FC

Position Number Name
Midfield 12 K. Dougall
Forward 19 S. Lavery
Midfield 22 C. Hamilton
Goalkeeper 13 S. Moore
Defence 15 R. Williams
Midfield 24 C. Wright
Defence 41 J. Moore

Substitutes Sheffield United FC

Position Number Name
Defence 2 G. Baldock
Midfield 22 T. Doyle
Defence 13 M. Lowe
Forward 36 D. Jebbison
Defence 6 C. Basham
Goalkeeper 1 A. Davies
Midfield 35 A. Brooks

Blackpool FC

The football team in the English seaside town of Blackpool was founded in 1887. The club has gradually tried different levels of English football, having played in the Premier League, but most of their time has been spent in the lower tiers. The Bloomfield Road stadium where they play their home games has a capacity of over 16,000 football fans.

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Sheffield United FC

Sheffield United is an English football team whose history dates back to 1889, when it was formed as an offshoot of the local cricket club. Because of their origins in a city with a rich history in the manufacture of steel, they are nicknamed the Blades. Since their inception, they have played at Bramall Lane Stadium, which today has a capacity of over 32,000.

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Home corners 5
Home shots 14
Home shots on target 4
Home fouls 8
Home yellow cards
Home red cards
Away corners 6
Away shots 11
Away shots on target 6
Away fouls 16
Away yellow cards
Away red cards
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