“Patrick Bamford opens the scoring, assisted by Sam McCallum, after Lincoln had been dealing with their own missed chances moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Tahith Chong doubles Sheffield United's lead early in the second half, finishing off a spell of sustained pressure assisted by Joe Rothwell.”
Pivotal“Tempers flare as Deji Elerewe and Japhet Tanganga are both booked for arguing, reflecting Lincoln's growing frustration at the scoreline.”
“Patrick Bamford completes his brace, finishing off a move assisted by Ben Brereton to put the result beyond any doubt.”
Pivotal
Sheffield United
Lincoln City
Outstanding performance
Sheffield United•MidfielderSheffield United controlled this one from the moment Patrick Bamford broke the deadlock just before half-time, and they never looked back. Tahith Chong doubled the lead early in the second half before Bamford added his second with 13 minutes remaining, completing a comfortable afternoon's work despite Lincoln City actually edging them on shots and dangerous attacks. The visitors created more big chances (3 to 1) and had more of the ball in the final third, but wasteful finishing and a clinical home side meant none of that physical dominance translated to the scoreboard. For Sheffield United this is another step in the right direction up the table, while Lincoln City will need to turn pressure into goals if they want to avoid a long season of near-misses.
How entertaining was this match?
Robert Street takes a header shot, but it misses the target.
Mikkel Ladefoged takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Mikkel Ladefoged attempts a header but misses the shot.
Tom Hamer is substituted for Dom Jefferies.
Callum Elder comes on for Adam Reach.
Romelle Donovan comes on for Tahith Chong.
Goal! The score is now 3-0.
Patrick BamfordPatrick Bamford takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Ben Brereton Díaz
Goal! Patrick Bamford scores to make it 3-0, assisted by Ben Brereton.
Tom Bayliss receives a yellow card.
Sydie Peck receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Mark McGuinness is substituted for Hamza Choudhury.
Thomas Cannon takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Deji Elerewe takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Japhet TangangaYellow CardJaphet Tanganga receives a yellow card.
Deji Elerewe receives a yellow card.
Chiedozie Ogbene replaces Ryley Towler.
Yunus Emre Konak replaces Conor McGrandles.
Mikkel Ladefoged is on, and Freddie Draper is off.
Sydie Peck takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Tahith ChongTahith Chong scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Joe Rothwell
Goal! Tahith Chong scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Joe Rothwell.
Corner awarded.
Ben Brereton takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Ben House takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Joe Rothwell takes a right-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Patrick BamfordPatrick Bamford takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
assist: Sam McCallum
Goal! Patrick Bamford scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Sam McCallum.
Offside.
Liam Kitching receives a yellow card.
Ben Brereton takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Sydie Peck takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Joe Rothwell takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Conor McGrandlesYellow CardConor McGrandles receives a yellow card.
Offside.
Shot - Freddie Draper Head Shot Missed
Adam Reach takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Adam Reach takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Sam McCallum receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Robert Street takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Freddie Draper takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Conor McGrandles takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Kick-off! The referee is Josh Smith.
