Sheffield Utd 0-0 Birmingham
Updated
It finished level: Sheffield Utd 0-0 Birmingham in the Championship (Round 1) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Expected goals: 0.29-0.77. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Michael Cooper (8).
Match report
Sheffield Utd 0-0 Birmingham: match report
Sheffield Utd and Birmingham played out a goalless draw at Bramall Lane on Saturday 15 August in the Championship.
Sheffield Utd had 45% of the ball, shots were 3-10 (1-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.29-0.77.
Michael Cooper (Sheffield United) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 27,684. Referee: Gavin Ward.
Match stats
| Sheffield Utd | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.29 | 0.77 |
| Total shots | 3 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 19 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 198 (64%) | 254 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total shots | 3 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 6 |
Lineups
Sheffield Utd (4-2-2-2): Michael Cooper, Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Sam McCallum, Sydie Peck, Joe Rothwell, Romelle Donovan, Callum O'Hare, Patrick Bamford, Thomas Cannon
Birmingham (4-2-3-1): James Beadle, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Alexander Cochrane, Tomoki Iwata, Jhon Solís, Carlos Vicente, Seung-Ho Paik, Jay Stansfield, August Priske
Key events
- 60' · Substitution · Tahith Chong for Romelle Donovan (Sheffield Utd)
- 60' · Substitution · Tyrese Campbell for Thomas Cannon (Sheffield Utd)
- 67' · Substitution · Ollie Arblaster for Joe Rothwell (Sheffield Utd)
- 74' · Substitution · Demarai Gray for Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)
- 77' · Substitution · Ryan Oné for Patrick Bamford (Sheffield Utd)
- 78' · Substitution · Harrison Burrows for Sam McCallum (Sheffield Utd)
- 80' · Substitution · Max Bird for Seung-Ho Paik (Birmingham)
- 87' · Substitution · Luis Vázquez for August Priske (Birmingham)
- 87' · Substitution · Ethan Laird for Carlos Vicente (Birmingham)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 1995: Sheffield Utd 8, draws 10, Birmingham 9.
Questions
Who won Sheffield Utd vs Birmingham?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (Championship) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026.
When and where is Sheffield Utd vs Birmingham?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 16:30 UTC at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Birmingham?
In 27 league meetings since 1995: Sheffield Utd 8 wins, 10 draws, Birmingham 9 wins (goals 31-28).