Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Sheffield United 2-1 Wolves: Blades claim vital win after controversial late penalty
Sheffield United secured their first Premier League win of the season with a penalty goal from Oliver Norwood 10 minutes into stoppage time, earning them a 2-1 victory at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
As the match neared its conclusion, the visitors’ Fabio Silva conceded a penalty for tripping George Baldock, which Norwood easily converted, sending Bramall Lane into a frenzy.
Sheffield had got the first goal of the match when Cameron Archer picked up a loose ball in midfield, sprinted to the edge of the box and unleashed a shot that struck the crossbar before finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute.
A minute before stoppage time, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equalised for the visitors, sending in a curler from inside the box that deflected into the net.
Sheffield are bottom of the table with four points, while Wolves are 13th with 12 points.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The job is far from done for United. Wolves have avoided defeat in their last two Premier League matches despite falling behind in both (winning one and drawing one) – they had lost 12 of their previous 13 games when going behind in games before this (drawing one).
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Doyle put a couple of good free-kicks into the box before the break but is coming off with a yellow card to his name. He started ahead of Traore but is now being replaced by the midfielder.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Doyle is over a free-kick and curls it into the box, but Robinson heads it away. Dawson then pushes a United man in the back and gives away a needless free-kick.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches (winning two and drawing three), last enjoying a longer unbeaten run between February and June 2020 (eight in a row). They were in control before the break but have struggled to get going since the restart.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hamer switches the play over to the left, with McAtee coming inside before dropping the ball off to Norwood. He rushes onto the end of the pass and curls his first-time strike well over.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
McAtee has made a serious difference in United's attack with his direct runs in Wolves' half. This time he skips past Dawson down the left and flashes a cross into the box, but it is cleared away by Gomes.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
O'Neil makes his first change of the game. Kalajdzic has scored two goals off the bench but is making his way off this time. Bellegarde makes his return and replaces the striker. Cunha will now lead the line.
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