Leeds v Sheffield United Match Report & Stats: 2-0 – Leeds Triumph in Yorkshire Derby
| Competition | EFL Championship |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 18 October 2024 |
| Teams | Leeds United vs Sheffield United |
| Final Score | 2-0 |
Leeds United returned from the international break with a confident 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at Elland Road, claiming a crucial win in the Yorkshire derby. After a tense, goalless first half, Pascal Struijk and Mateo Joseph struck in the second half to secure all three points for Daniel Farke's side.
Leeds v Sheffield United Match Report
The first half saw both teams battle for control, with few clear chances emerging. Leeds looked more dangerous in attack, but Sheffield United's defence held firm, frustrating the home side. Ilian Meslier, looking to redeem himself after his mistake against Sunderland, had little to do as Leeds dominated possession without a final product.
The game burst into life in the second half. In the 69th minute, Pascal Struijk opened the scoring for Leeds, heading home a well-placed cross from Joe Rothwell. The goal spurred Leeds on, and they continued to press for a second. Sheffield United struggled to create chances, managing no shots on target throughout the match.
Leeds secured the win in stoppage time, as Mateo Joseph capitalised on a smart pass from Joel Piroe to slot home, sealing the 2-0 victory and giving the home fans plenty to cheer about.
Key Moments
- 69' – Struijk's header: Leeds took the lead with a powerful header from Pascal Struijk, assisted by Joe Rothwell.
- 90' – Joseph's goal: Mateo Joseph doubled Leeds' lead in stoppage time, finishing a neat pass from Joel Piroe.
Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Leeds | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goal Attempts | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 0 |
| Shots off Goal | 5 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 3 |
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
Lineups
Leeds United (4-2-3-1):
Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo; Tanaka, Rothwell; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; Piroe
Substitutes: James (for Aaronson 68’), Solomon (for Gnonto 68’), Joseph (for Ramazani 79’), Byram (for Firpo 90+2’), Bamford (for Piroe 90+2’)
Sheffield United (4-4-1-1):
Cooper; Shackleton, Souttar, Ahmedhodzic, Norrington-Davies; Burrows, Arblaster, Vini Souza, Hamer; O'Hare; Moore
Substitutes: Peck (for Hamer 61’), Gilchrist (for Shackleton 61’), Campbell (for O'Hare 61’), Rak-Sakyi (for Norrington-Davies 77’), Brewster (for Vini Souza 82’)
Pre-Match Predictions Evaluation
- Leeds to win and BTTS (3/1): ❌
Leeds won as predicted, but Sheffield United failed to score, making this prediction incorrect. - Gnonto and Moore to score (15/1): ❌
Wilfried Gnonto nor Kieffer Moore found the net, so this prediction was a miss.
Both predictions were close, especially with Leeds' expected victory, but the scoreline did not align with the suggested goals from both teams.
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