Sheffield United vs Cardiff City Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Sheffield United took on Cardiff City in the Championship of England on April 18. The match concluded with Sheffield United defeating Cardiff City 2-0.

The scoreline opened on the 33rd minute when Gustavo Hamer converted the chance, putting Sheffield United in front. A goal from Ben Brereton Diaz followed, ending the game at 2-0.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming meeting sees Sheffield United and Cardiff City renew their battle, 3 months after their FA Cup encounter which Cardiff City won 0-1. Sheffield United are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Plymouth, Millwall and Oxford United. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

Cardiff City's current performances leave more to be desired just like their oponents, as they prepare for this match after a loss to Stoke City in the Championship on April 12, marking four games without a single win.

This Championship match offers a platform for Sheffield United and Cardiff City’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Sheffield United’s attacking options, under Chris Wilder’s management, have been bolstered by Gustavo Hamer and Tyrese Campbell, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Sheffield United’s top scorer in Championship, Campbell, has ten goals this season, with Hamer leading their creative tally in the league with seven assists. Sheffield United’s offense has also been strengthened by Jesuran Rak-Sakyi, Harrison Burrows and Callum O'Hare, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Cardiff City’s top finisher Callum Robinson and Rubin Colwill have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Omer Riza’s guidance, remains effective. Robinson has already scored twelve goals in Championship this season, while Colwill remains their top assist provider in the competition with four. Cardiff City have also relied on Yousef Salech, Alex Robertson and Cian Ashford to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

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Sheffield United kicked off the game with Michael Cooper, Harrison Burrows, Rob Holding who got substituted by Jack Robinson on the 85th minute, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Hamza Choudhury, Vini Souza, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer who got substituted by Femi Seriki on the 85th minute, Rhian Brewster who got substituted by Callum O'Hare on the 65th minute, Jesuran Rak-Sakyi who got substituted by Ben Brereton Diaz on the 78th minute and Tyrese Campbell who got substituted by Kieffer Moore on the 65th minute as starters, with Adam Davies, Jack Robinson, Sam Mccallum, Femi Seriki, Andre Brooks, Callum O'Hare, Kieffer Moore, Thomas Cannon and Ben Brereton Diaz on the bench.

Cardiff City's starting eleven were Ethan Horvath, Callum O'Dowda, Calum Chambers, Will Fish, Andy Rinomhota, Sivert Mannsverk who got substituted by Rubin Colwill on the 76th minute, Alex Robertson who got substituted by David Turnbull on the 67th minute, Yakou Meite, Will Alves who got substituted by Chris Willock on the 46th minute, Ollie Tanner who got substituted by Cian Ashford on the 46th minute and Yousef Salech, with Matthew Turner, Joel Bagan, Jesper Daland, Dimitris Goutas, Chris Willock, David Turnbull, Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford and Roko Simic on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 1.45 - 0.77
  • Ball Possession: 55 - 45
  • Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 1
  • Total Attempts: 15 - 11
  • Shots On Target: 5 - 3
  • Blocked Shots: 7 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 11 - 7
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 4
  • Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
  • Fouls: 9 - 8
  • Corners: 6 - 1
  • Throw-Ins: 20 - 19
  • Saves: 3 - 3
  • Free Kicks: 8 - 9
  • Offsides: 1 - 2
  • Passes into Final Third: 134 - 105
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 89 - 65
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 31 - 16
  • Tackles: 18 - 23
  • Completed Tackles: 11 - 16
  • Total Crosses: 13 - 19
  • Successful Crosses: 4 - 6
  • Interceptions: 6 - 8
  • Clearances: 31 - 33

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Will Fish and Hamza Choudhury were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since April 2022, the teams have clashed five times. Sheffield United have won four times while Cardiff City have won once. Their most recent clash took place on January 9, 2025, with Cardiff City winning 0-1. Sheffield United have managed eight goals in these five matches, while Cardiff City have scored two in total. Overall, Sheffield United hold a stronger head-to-head record against Cardiff City in recent meetings.

Sheffield United have won 28 of their 45 matches in Championship this season, with seven draws and ten defeats, scoring 62 goals, averaging 1.38 per match, while conceding 35, an average of 0.78 per match. Cardiff City have played 45 matches in Championship, with nine wins, seventeen draws, and nineteen losses this season, scoring 46 goals, averaging 1.02 per match, while conceding 69, an average of 1.53 per match.

Recent Form

Sheffield United are on a three-game losing streak, having lost to Plymouth, Millwall and Oxford United in their last three matches, while Cardiff City played their last match against Stoke City, which ended in a loss. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Sheffield United have claimed twelve victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn one time, while in their last twenty matches, Cardiff City have recorded five wins, seven losses, and eight draws.

  • Sheffield United haven't played a draw in their previous 5 matches.
  • Sheffield United have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 3 home matches.
  • Cardiff City haven't lost in their previous 3 away matches.

Live Standings

As always, England Championship's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Sheffield United are 3rd with 89 points from their 45 games, while Cardiff City hold 24th place with 44 points after 45 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Sheffield United and Cardiff City in real time. You can watch the goals by Gustavo Hamer and Ben Brereton Diaz as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Sheffield United - Cardiff City are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Sheffield United 2, Cardiff City 0.
  2. 89'
    Substitution for Cardiff City. Joel Bagan replaces Rubin Colwill
  3. 87'
    2 - 0
    Ben Brereton Diaz scores for Sheffield United.
  4. 85'
    Substitution for Sheffield United. Jack Robinson replaces Rob Holding
  5. 85'
    Substitution for Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Gustavo Hamer
  6. 78'
    Substitution for Sheffield United. Ben Brereton Diaz replaces Jesuran Rak-Sakyi
  7. 76'
    Substitution for Cardiff City. Rubin Colwill replaces Sivert Mannsverk
  8. 69'
    Hamza Choudhury is shown the yellow card.
  9. 67'
    Substitution for Cardiff City. David Turnbull replaces Alex Robertson
  10. 65'
    Substitution for Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore replaces Tyrese Campbell
  11. 65'
    Substitution for Sheffield United. Callum O'Hare replaces Rhian Brewster
  12. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  13. 46'
    Substitution for Cardiff City. Cian Ashford replaces Ollie Tanner
  14. 46'
    Substitution for Cardiff City. Chris Willock replaces Will Alves
  15. HT
    Half-Time - 1 : 0
    First half ends.
  16. 33'
    1 - 0
    Gustavo Hamer scores for Sheffield United.
  17. 25'
    Will Fish is shown the yellow card.
  18. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins