Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Sheffield United 0-5 Brighton: Chris Wilder’s side were beaten by five goals for the second home match in a row after Mason Holgate’s early red card
A late Simon Adingra double capped a 5-0 win for Brighton at bottom side Sheffield United, who played most of their Premier League match with 10 men after Mason Holgate was sent off.
Facundo Buonanotte and Danny Welbeck scored early in the first half after Holgate, who joined United this month on loan from Everton, got his marching orders in the 13th minute following a knee-high challenge on Kaoru Mitoma.
Mitoma’s cross was put through his own goal by Jack Robinson in the 75th before Adingra scored twice within seven minutes to seal Brighton’s first Premier League away win since November.
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Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
It was always going to be a tricky game for the Blades as they fight to pick up points in their battle to climb out of the relegation zone, but an early red card for Holgate has made things a lot more difficult. Wilder has changed the shape slightly and it's certainly not ideal to have to alter their game plan in the first half.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There's a problem for Sheffield United now as goalkeeper Foderingham has gone down. The medical team are on the pitch and giving him treatment at the moment and there will be a short delay as he receives attention. He's now back on his feet, and it looks as though he will be able to continue.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton keep the ball across the back line, patiently waiting for an opening. Van Hecke receives it and spots the run of Gross beyond the Sheffield United defence. Gross has burst away unmarked, but he can't quite get it under control and the ball falls to Foderingham between the sticks.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
So close to a Brighton opener! Webster plays a ball into the channel which Adingra latches onto it. He shifts it onto his right and delivers low into the area towards Welbeck. Ahmedhodzic flings himself in front of the cross and it's heading towards goal, but Foderingham palms it away. The ball was inches away from creeping over the line!
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Dunk sends a searching ball over the top looking for the run of Adingra, but Ahmedhodzic does well to intercept. Brighton now have a throw-in in a dangerous position, but Welbeck handles the ball after play resumes. The Seagulls are dominating the possession in the early stages, as expected.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Early chance for Sheffield United! McAtee dances through the challenges of multiple Brighton defenders and creates space for himself outside the box. He turns and spots the run of Bogle inside the penalty area, before feeding the ball into his path. Bogle gets it out of his feet and takes aim towards the bottom corner, but Verbruggen gets down well to make the save.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gilmour gets the game under way for Brighton at Bramall Lane!
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