Sheffield Utd 1-3 Leeds United
Updated
Leeds United won: Sheffield Utd 1-3 Leeds United in the Championship (Round 34) on Mon, 24 Feb 2025 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Sheffield Utd goals: Illan Meslier 14' (og). Leeds United goals: Junior Firpo 72', Ao Tanaka 89', Joel Piroe 90'. Expected goals: 1.22-1.45. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Junior Firpo (8.7).
Match report
Leeds United beat Sheffield Utd 3-1
Leeds United came from behind to beat Sheffield Utd 3-1 away from home at Bramall Lane on Monday 24 February in the Championship.
An own goal by Illan Meslier put Sheffield Utd ahead on 14' (1-0), Junior Firpo levelled for Leeds United on 72' (1-1), Ao Tanaka restored Leeds United's lead on 89' (1-2) and Joel Piroe made it 1-3 on 90'.
Ao Tanaka's 89' strike proved decisive.
Sheffield Utd had 42% of the ball, shots were 10-18 (4-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.22-1.45.
Junior Firpo (Leeds United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 29,702. Referee: David Webb.
Match stats
| Sheffield Utd | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.22 | 1.45 |
| Total shots | 10 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 29 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 242 (74%) | 366 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 14 |
Lineups
Sheffield Utd (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper, Harry Clarke, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Sydie Peck, Vini Souza, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O'Hare, Ben Brereton Diaz, Tyrese Campbell
Leeds United (4-2-3-1): Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Junior Firpo, Ilia Gruev, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Joel Piroe
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Illan Meslier (Sheffield Utd)
- 46' · Substitution · Hamza Choudhury for Harry Clarke (Sheffield Utd)
- 58' · Substitution · Mateo Joseph for Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- 58' · Substitution · Joe Rothwell for Ilia Gruev (Leeds United)
- 60' · Substitution · Gustavo Hamer for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield Utd)
- 61' · Substitution · Thomas Cannon for Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield Utd)
- 65' · Yellow card · Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
- 68' · Yellow card · Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield Utd)
- 72' · Goal · Junior Firpo (Leeds United)
- 74' · Substitution · Tom Davies for Ben Brereton Diaz (Sheffield Utd)
- 84' · Substitution · Wilfried Gnonto for Manor Solomon (Leeds United)
- 89' · Goal · Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
- 90' · Goal · Joel Piroe (Leeds United)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Kieffer Moore for Callum O'Hare (Sheffield Utd)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Sam Byram for Jayden Bogle (Leeds United)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1993: Sheffield Utd 6, draws 3, Leeds United 7.
Questions
Who won Sheffield Utd vs Leeds United?
Leeds United won, 1-3 (Championship) on Mon, 24 Feb 2025.
When and where is Sheffield Utd vs Leeds United?
Mon, 24 Feb 2025, 20:00 UTC at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Leeds United?
In 16 league meetings since 1993: Sheffield Utd 6 wins, 3 draws, Leeds United 7 wins (goals 20-18).