FT Southampton 3 - 0
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+4' Southampton with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Southampton: 68%, Sheffield United: 32%.
90+4' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
90+1' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United trips Ryan Bertrand
90' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
89' Dan N'Lundulu is penalised for pushing Aaron Ramsdale.
89' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
88' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' David McGoldrick puts in a cross...
88' Nathan Redmond from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ethan Ampadu
87' Southampton are trying to create something here.
87' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Oriol Romeu is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo in a tactical substitution.
86' Reckless challenge there. Oriol Romeu commits a rough foul on Ethan Ampadu
85' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Jannik Vestergaard could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 68%, Sheffield United: 32%.
85' Rhian Brewster is penalised for pushing Oriol Romeu.
85' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
84' Poor play by Aaron Ramsdale as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
84' Che Adams is leaving the field to be replaced by Dan N'Lundulu in a tactical substitution.
84' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
83' Oriol Romeu provided the assist for the goal.
83' G O O O A A A L - Nathan Redmond with the goal!83' Some neat football here as Nathan Redmond from Southampton plays a 1-2 with Oriol Romeu.
82' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Phil Jagielka from Sheffield United trips Che Adams
81' Enda Stevens is penalised for pushing Che Adams.
81' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 68%, Sheffield United: 32%.
80' Theo Walcott is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Redmond in a tactical substitution.
79' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Danny Ings from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
79' Could be a good chance here as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
78' Goal kick for Southampton.
78' Sander Berge goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
78' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
76' Southampton are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 71%, Sheffield United: 29%.
74' Danny Ings has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
74' Che Adams of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Phil Jagielka could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
74' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
74' A chance presents itself to Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton but his header goes wide
74' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
73' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton sees his free kick take a deflection before it enters the box.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Sander Berge from Sheffield United trips Ryan Bertrand
72' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
72' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
71' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Chris Basham is leaving the field to be replaced by Lys Mousset in a tactical substitution.
70' Reckless challenge there. Danny Ings commits a rough foul on George Baldock
70' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Southampton start a counter attack.
70' Ball possession: Southampton: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
69' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
69' James Ward-Prowse goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
68' Ethan Ampadu from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Theo Walcott
67' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
65' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
64' The match is very one-sided right now. Southampton are clearly dominating possession
63' Southampton are in control of the ball.
62' Danny Ings provided the assist for the goal.
62' GOAL! - Stuart Armstrong from Southampton scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.62' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
61' Southampton are in control of the ball.
60' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Southampton: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
60' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
60' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
60' Billy Sharp is leaving the field to be replaced by Rhian Brewster in a tactical substitution.
59' Danny Ings from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
59' Theo Walcott from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Southampton with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' Southampton are in control of the ball.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Sander Berge from Sheffield United trips Oriol Romeu
57' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Danny Ings puts in a cross...
57' Aaron Ramsdale relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
56' Enda Stevens clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
56' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Danny Ings from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
56' Ethan Ampadu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
55' Southampton are in control of the ball.
55' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Southampton: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
54' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' George Baldock puts in a cross...
53' Danny Ings from Southampton is ruled offside.
53' Goal kick for Southampton.
53' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
53' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' John Fleck puts in a cross...
52' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Goal kick for Southampton.
51' A chance presents itself to John Egan from Sheffield United but his header goes wide
51' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
51' Chris Basham from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 79%, Sheffield United: 21%.
49' Theo Walcott is penalised for pushing Enda Stevens.
49' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
49' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Danger averted there as John Fleck from Sheffield United clears the danger with a good tackle
49' Southampton start a counter attack.
49' John Fleck from Sheffield United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
49' John Fleck from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the right.
48' Sander Berge from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' George Baldock of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Oliver McBurnie is injured and is replaced by David McGoldrick.
47' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' John Fleck from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the right.
47' Sander Berge from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
46' Chris Basham from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Southampton has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Southampton: 79%, Sheffield United: 21%.
45+3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Sander Berge from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
45+1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Oriol Romeu puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 78%, Sheffield United: 22%.
44' Southampton are trying to create something here.
43' Southampton are in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
43' Kyle Walker-Peters goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
42' Danny Ings from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Southampton are in control of the ball.
41' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Sander Berge swings in a cross from the free kick.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton trips George Baldock
40' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
40' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 79%, Sheffield United: 21%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Ethan Ampadu from Sheffield United trips Theo Walcott
39' James Ward-Prowse shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
39' Danny Ings of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
39' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
39' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38' Southampton start a counter attack.
38' Jan Bednarek is penalised for pushing Oliver McBurnie.
38' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
37' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
37' That's a great ball by Ryan Bertrand from Southampton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
37' Southampton are trying to create something here.
36' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Billy Sharp fouls Jannik Vestergaard.
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 79%, Sheffield United: 21%.
34' Jan Bednarek provided the assist for the goal.
34' G O O O A A A L - Che Adams is over the loose ball and puts it away!34' Jan Bednarek from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
34' Phil Jagielka relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
34' The referee signals a free kick as John Fleck from Sheffield United trips Kyle Walker-Peters
34' Southampton are trying to create something here.
33' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Goal kick for Southampton.
32' Sander Berge from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
32' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
32' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Southampton are in control of the ball.
31' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Southampton are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 78%, Sheffield United: 22%.
29' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sends a deflected cross into the box.
29' Could be a good chance here as Che Adams from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
28' After a tactical foul, Enda Stevens sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
28' Enda Stevens hand-balls.
28' Enda Stevens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Sander Berge from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
28' Oriol Romeu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
27' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Sander Berge puts in a cross...
27' Billy Sharp of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
26' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
26' Ball possession: Southampton: 77%, Sheffield United: 23%.
26' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
26' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
26' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
25' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
25' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
25' Aaron Ramsdale clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
25' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
24' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
24' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
24' Southampton start a counter attack.
24' Oliver McBurnie comes back onto the field.
24' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
23' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' The game is restarted.
23' Oliver McBurnie is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Oliver McBurnie is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 78%, Sheffield United: 22%.
20' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
20' A chance presents itself to Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton but his header goes wide
19' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
19' Phil Jagielka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
19' Could be a good chance here as Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
19' Today's attendance is 2000.
18' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Oliver McBurnie is penalised for pushing Jan Bednarek.
17' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
17' Southampton are in control of the ball.
16' Danny Ings has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
16' CHANCE! Danny Ings finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
16' Che Adams carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
16' Southampton are in control of the ball.
15' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Southampton: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
14' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United commits a foul by elbowing Jan Bednarek
14' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
13' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
12' Southampton are trying to create something here.
11' Southampton are in control of the ball.
11' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton is ruled offside.
10' The match is very one-sided right now. Southampton are clearly dominating possession
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 71%, Sheffield United: 29%.
10' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
9' Oriol Romeu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
9' Che Adams from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
9' A shot by Che Adams is blocked.
9' James Ward-Prowse of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
9' Phil Jagielka relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
8' Southampton are in control of the ball.
8' Theo Walcott from Southampton is ruled offside.
7' Jannik Vestergaard sends a long ball upfield.
7' Southampton are in control of the ball.
7' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Jannik Vestergaard sends a long ball upfield.
6' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
5' Southampton are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 65%, Sheffield United: 35%.
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Enda Stevens
3' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
3' A shot by Stuart Armstrong is blocked.
3' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
2' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
2' Billy Sharp is penalised for pushing Kyle Walker-Peters.
1' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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