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Sheffield United beat Sunderland to go top of the Championship Blades Tom Davies slots late winner at Bramall Lane Sheff Utd keeper Cooper saved Roberts penalty in first half Sunderland defender Mepham shown red card for foul as last man Sheff Utd defender Souttar also sent off for second yellow before break Get involved #bbcefl Alex Hoad Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Tom Davies' first goal since October 2021 and his first for Sheffield United were enough to take the Blades back to the top of the Championship. That is eight straight home wins without conceding a goal. Extraordinary. Sunderland's 10-game unbeaten run is at an end. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Femi Seriki has had a big impact on this game but he couldn't add the gloss to the scoreline as his last-gasp shot is blocked behind by a defender. Tom Davies is booked for taking too long over the corner now. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Pinball in the Blades box as Eliezer Mayenda saw a shot blocked before Dan Ballard blazed off target. For all their attacking intent, the visitors have not really tested Michael Cooper aside from the penalty he saved from Patrick Roberts an hour ago. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Can Sheffield United see this out for their 12th win of the season? Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Blades boss Chris Wilder finds his way into Gavin Ward's book. He's said something, clearly. The referee has had a busy night but he's not got much wrong in my book - not that Blades fans will agree. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Rhys Norrington-Davies is coming on to replace Harrison Burrows for the last knockings. Sheffield United's short corner after Gus Hamer's shot comes to nothing. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Sunderland once again get caught in possession as Gus Hamer shows strength to pinch the ball and then drive into the area, eventually unleashing a fierce shot from the left which flies into the side-netting via a deflection. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland It almost opens up at the other end for AJ Alese but the Sunderland sub is crowded out in the box and the ball squirts through for Michael Cooper to flop onto. Chris Wilder is plotting some subs in the next few minutes. .. Sheff Utd 1-0 Sunderland Rob Kozluk Ex-Sheffield United defender on BBC Radio Sheffield The desire that Tom Davies shows to get his foot on that. It's been a long road for him, he deserves everything he's getting. Tom Davies (83 mins) The Blades strike first. .. and late. What a moment for the sub Tom Davies. That's his first goal for the club. The former Everton man tries to find Sydie Peck in the box, the ball breaks off a defender allowing Davies to nip in, jink past a man and slide in a powerful low shot which squirms under Anthony Patterson's dive to send the home fans wild. It's 1-0 to the Blades. .. again. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Blades midfielder Sydie Peck takes a neat first touch as he spins on the edge of the box allowing him to get the ball out of his feet and unleash a stinging drive which sails over Anthony Patterson's crossbar. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Gary Bennett Ex-Sunderland defender on BBC Radio Newcastle Settle for the point? I think Sunderland will get another chance, I really do. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Ryan One replaces Tyrese Campbell for the hosts with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi also making way for Tom Davies as Chris Wilder shuffles his pack. Two changes for Regis Le Bris too. Patrick Roberts and Tommy Watson are coming off for Sunderland with Elizier Mayeda and AJ Alese coming on. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Rob Kozluk Ex-Sheffield United defender on BBC Radio Sheffield At the start of the game, I didn't give Jobe Bellingham enough credit. He's a special talent as well. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Gus Hamer flies into a sliding challenge in midfield on Chris Rigg. Gavin Ward looks like he might play on but after a couple of seconds halts play and then books Hamer who is not happy it's even a free-kick. He did go in very forcefully, even though he looks like he was first to the ball. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland End-to-end stuff at Bramall Lane. You feel there's a goal in this, at least one. And both sides are doing everything they can to find it. Dan Ballard rises highest to meet a Sunderland corner but his downward header is hacked clear of the six yard box. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Gary Bennett Ex-Sunderland defender on BBC Radio Newcastle Well done Anthony Patterson! Two fantastic saves there. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Vini Souza's 20-yard effort flicks off Chris Rigg but is punched away by Anthony Patterson who then has to bounce up to deny Femi Seriki with his legs after the Blades sub had darted in from the right of the box and fired in a low angled shot. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland A lovely touch from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi almost played Sydie Peck through on the Sunderland goal but the defence are just about able to recover and deflect behind. Dan Ballard manages to head the corner out from underneath his bar, only for Wilson Isidor to shank behind for another. This time Sunderland do clear their lines. Sheff Utd 0-0 Sunderland Is this a good yellow? Luke O'Nien has his name taken after hauling down the marauding Femi Seriki as he burst forward once again. About the only way to stop him on this showing, in fairness. .. Last Updated 29th November 2024 at 21: 55 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Chris Wilder Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Régis Le Bris Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Chris Wilder Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Régis Le Bris Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Sheffield United have won their last four league matches against Sunderland, their best ever winning run against the Black Cats. Sunderland have lost their last three league visits to Sheffield United, since winning 1-0 back in October 2003. Sheffield United have won each of their last seven home league games without conceding, with the last side to win more such matches in a row in England’s top four tiers being Chelsea in November 2010 in the Premier League (9). 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