Sunderland 2-1 Sheffield Utd
Updated
Sunderland won: Sunderland 2-1 Sheffield Utd in the Championship (Round 25) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025 at Stadium of Light. Sunderland goals: Eliezer Mayenda 27', Wilson Isidor 35'. Sheffield Utd goals: Luke O'Nien 32' (og). Possession: 34%-66%.
Match report
Sunderland beat Sheffield Utd 2-1
Sunderland narrowly beat Sheffield Utd 2-1 at Stadium of Light on Wednesday 1 January in the Championship.
Eliezer Mayenda put Sunderland ahead on 27' (1-0), an own goal by Luke O'Nien levelled for Sheffield Utd on 32' (1-1) and Wilson Isidor restored Sunderland's lead on 35' (2-1).
Sunderland had 34%% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.25-1.62.
Attendance: 42,276. Referee: Matt Donohue.
Match stats
| Sunderland | Sheffield Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Big Chances Created | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 10 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Attacks | 62 | 117 |
| Free Kicks | 6 | 13 |
| Total Passes | 289 | 555 |
| Substitutions | 2 | 4 |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.62 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots On Target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Blocked | 3 | 10 |
| Expected Goals On Target | 1.38 | 0.92 |
| Shots Inside The Box | 11 | 10 |
| Shots Outside The Box | 3 | 6 |
Lineups
Sunderland (4-4-2): Anthony Patterson, Aji Alese, Luke O'Nien, Chris Mepham, Trai Hume, Adil Aouchiche, Jobe Bellingham, Dan Neil, Patrick Roberts, Wilson Isidor, Eliezer Mayenda
Sheffield Utd (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper, Sam McCallum, Jack Robinson, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Alfie Gilchrist, Tom Davies, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer, Rhian Brewster, Callum O'Hare, Kieffer Moore
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)
- 32' · Goal · Luke O'Nien (Sheffield Utd)
- 35' · Goal · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 52' · Yellow card · Trai Hume (Sunderland)
- 61' · Substitution · Harrison Burrows for Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd)
- 61' · Substitution · Andre Brooks for Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield Utd)
- 73' · Yellow card · Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
- 77' · Substitution · Rhys Norrington-Davies for Sam McCallum (Sheffield Utd)
- 77' · Substitution · Ryan Oné for Callum O'Hare (Sheffield Utd)
- 77' · Yellow card · Luke O'Nien (Sunderland)
- 84' · Substitution · Leo Hjelde for Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland)
- 86' · Yellow card · Aji Alese (Sunderland)
- 88' · Yellow card · Jack Robinson (Sheffield Utd)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Nazariy Rusyn for Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 1994: Sunderland 8, draws 3, Sheffield Utd 7.
Questions
Who won Sunderland vs Sheffield Utd?
Sunderland won, 2-1 (Championship) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025.
When and where is Sunderland vs Sheffield Utd?
Wed, 1 Jan 2025, 20:00 UTC at Stadium of Light, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Sheffield Utd?
In 18 league meetings since 1994: Sunderland 8 wins, 3 draws, Sheffield Utd 7 wins (goals 21-16).