Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United · EFL Cup

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Blackburn Rovers

1-2

Final

08/25/2026 · 11:45 AM

Sheffield United

Oladapo Afolayan 55'

Thomas Cannon 20' Romelle Donovan 81'

Win chance

38%Sheffield United

BLA 30%Draw 32%SHU 38%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Player of the match

Romelle Donovan

Sheffield United · MF

9.0

Min90'Goals1Passes84%

Best performers

Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 2.

90'+7'

Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 2.

90'+6'

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Frank Vare is caught offside.

90'+3'

Handball by Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers).

90'

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

88'

Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Sheffield United).

88'

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

86'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

84'

Delay in match because of an injury Femi Seriki (Sheffield United).

84'

Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).

84'

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

81'

GoalGoal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 2. Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.

81'

ChanceTyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.

80'

Jamal Baptiste (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

80'

Foul by Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers).

77'

Foul by Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United).

77'

Sean McLoughlin (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

76'

ChanceAttempt missed. Jamal Baptiste (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kalvin Phillips.

75'

SubSubstitution, Sheffield United. Sam McCallum replaces Rhys Norrington-Davies.

75'

Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

75'

Foul by Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers).

72'

SubSubstitution, Blackburn Rovers. Frank Vare replaces Jayden Fevrier.

68'

Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United).

68'

Jayden Fevrier (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

67'

SubSubstitution, Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Matt Doherty.

67'

Attempt blocked. Kalvin Phillips (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

65'

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

65'

Foul by Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn Rovers).

60'

Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

60'

Foul by Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn Rovers).

59'

SubSubstitution, Sheffield United. Callum O'Hare replaces Louie Marsh.

58'

SubSubstitution, Sheffield United. Kalvin Phillips replaces Jairo Riedewald.

57'

ChanceAttempt missed. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Rhys Norrington-Davies.

57'

ChanceAttempt missed. Jayden Fevrier (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

57'

Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).

57'

Sean McLoughlin (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

55'

GoalGoal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 1. Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Ryoya Morishita.

54'

Corner to Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Tyrese Campbell.

54'

Corner to Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.

54'

Attempt blocked. Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake Garrett.

52'

ChanceAttempt saved. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Adam Davies (Sheffield United).

48'

Attempt blocked. Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Arblaster.

48'

Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

48'

Foul by Jayden Fevrier (Blackburn Rovers).

45'

SubSubstitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Arblaster replaces Joe Rothwell.

Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 0, Sheffield United 1.

45'

SubSubstitution, Blackburn Rovers. Todd Cantwell replaces Dion De Neve.

45'

SubSubstitution, Blackburn Rovers. Harvey Pates replaces Harry Pickering.

45'

SubSubstitution, Blackburn Rovers. Kristi Montgomery replaces Sam Morsy.

45'+5'

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Sheffield United 1.

45'+4'

Foul by Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United).

45'+4'

Sam Morsy (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45'+2'

ChanceThomas Cannon (Sheffield United) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Tyrese Campbell.

45'+1'

ChanceAttempt missed. Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Matt Doherty with a through ball.

45'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

45'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

44'

Delay in match because of an injury Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers).

44'

Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).

44'

Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

40'

ChanceAttempt missed. Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Romelle Donovan following a corner.

39'

Corner to Sheffield United. Conceded by Sean McLoughlin.

39'

Corner to Sheffield United. Conceded by Sam Morsy.

39'

Attempt blocked. Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

38'

Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

38'

Foul by Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers).

37'

ChanceAttempt saved. Louie Marsh (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Aynsley Pears (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Romelle Donovan with a cross.

36'

Foul by Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers).

36'

Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

35'

ChanceAttempt saved. Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Adam Davies (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jayden Fevrier with a cross.

35'

Corner to Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Louie Marsh.

35'

ChanceAttempt missed. Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryoya Morishita with a cross following a corner.

34'

Corner to Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Adam Davies.

34'

ChanceAttempt saved. Dion De Neve (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Adam Davies (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jake Garrett.

31'

ChanceAttempt saved. Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Aynsley Pears (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Thomas Cannon with a headed pass.

28'

ChanceAttempt missed. Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

28'

Attempt blocked. Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Cannon.

25'

Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).

25'

Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

25'

Jairo Riedewald (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

25'

Foul by Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers).

20'

GoalGoal! Blackburn Rovers 0, Sheffield United 1. Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tyrese Campbell following a fast break.

19'

Corner to Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Rhys Norrington-Davies.

16'

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Oladapo Afolayan is caught offside.

16'

Foul by Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United).

16'

Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

15'

Adam Davies (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

15'

Foul by Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers).

14'

Corner to Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Matt Doherty.

12'

Corner to Sheffield United. Conceded by Aynsley Pears.

12'

ChanceAttempt saved. Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Aynsley Pears (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Tyrese Campbell.

11'

SubSubstitution, Blackburn Rovers. Oladapo Afolayan replaces Yuki Ohashi because of an injury.

11'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match because of an injury Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers).

Corner to Sheffield United. Conceded by Hayden Carter.

Romelle Donovan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers).

ChanceAttempt missed. Dion De Neve (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

ChanceAttempt saved. Dion De Neve (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Adam Davies (Sheffield United). Assisted by Lucas Houghton with a cross.

Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers).

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
1Aynsley Pears	90'	0	0	3	2	2	0	23/38 61%	6.2

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
17Hayden Carter	90'	11	2	0	11	8	50/59 85%	7.7
15Sean McLoughlinC	90'	8	2	2	11	7	62/74 84%	7.5
47Lucas Houghton	90'	3	0	1	5	4	23/33 70%	6.6
3Harry Pickering	45'	3	1	0	5	2	16/20 80%	6.4
39Harvey PatesS	45'	1	3	0	4	0	24/31 77%	6.3

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
25Ryoya Morishita	90'	1	2	2	5	7	0	26/31 84%	8.2
11Jayden Fevrier	72'	0	1	3	5	5	0	12/18 67%	7.1
30Jake Garrett	90'	0	2	0	8	3	1	37/46 80%	6.8
8Sam Morsy	45'	0	0	0	2	3	1	24/30 80%	6.3
14Dion De Neve	45'	0	0	1	1	2	0	8/9 89%	6.2
10Todd CantwellS	45'	0	0	1	5	2	1	22/24 92%	6.7
31Kristi MontgomeryS	45'	0	0	0	2	1	1	27/31 87%	6.1
53Frank VareS	18'	0	0	0	0	0	0	1/3 33%	6.0

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
23Yuki Ohashi	11'	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1/2 50%	6.0
21Oladapo AfolayanS	79'	1	0	3	2	0	0	3	8/14 57%	6.7

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
17Adam Davies	90'	0	0	4	1	0	1	15/37 41%	6.5

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
33Jamal Baptiste	90'	6	2	1	6	2	53/62 85%	7.4
30Rhys Norrington-Davies	75'	0	1	1	5	2	45/50 90%	7.0
25Mark McGuinness	90'	5	0	3	4	3	48/55 87%	7.0
2Matt Doherty	67'	1	0	0	2	2	28/37 76%	6.6
3Sam McCallumS	15'	1	1	0	1	0	8/10 80%	6.2
38Femi SerikiS	23'	0	0	0	2	0	8/9 89%	6.0

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
11Romelle Donovan	90'	1	2	4	15	5	3	26/31 84%	9.0
44Jairo Riedewald	58'	0	0	0	6	2	1	21/25 84%	6.6
7Joe RothwellC	45'	0	0	0	1	5	1	21/22 95%	6.3
34Louie Marsh	59'	0	0	0	0	4	0	21/26 81%	6.2
10Callum O'HareS	31'	0	1	1	3	3	0	19/22 86%	7.1
4Oliver ArblasterS	45'	0	1	1	3	2	0	19/23 83%	6.9
27Kalvin PhillipsS	32'	0	1	0	3	1	1	23/30 77%	6.3

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
23Tyrese Campbell	90'	0	1	2	0	3	1	6	17/23 74%	7.4
9Thomas Cannon	90'	1	0	4	1	2	0	7	9/18 50%	7.0

Abreviaturas

Min Minutes playedG GoalsA AssistsSv SavesGA Goals concededCl High claimsPun Punched clearPass Passes completed / attemptedScore Our rating (1-10)Clr ClearancesTkl Tackles wonInt InterceptionsDuel Duels wonAer Aerial duels wonKP Key passesDrb Dribbles completedRec RecoveriesSh ShotsSoT Shots on target

BLASHU

1 Pears 47 Houghton

17 Carter 15 McLoughlin 30 Garrett

11 Donovan 23 Campbell 9 Cannon

Blackburn Rovers

Tony MowbrayHead coach

Aynsley Pears1 · POR

Lucas Houghton47 · DEF

Harry Pickering3 · DEF45'

Hayden Carter17 · DEF

Sean McLoughlin15 · DEF

Jake Garrett30 · MED

Dion De Neve14 · MED45'

Ryoya Morishita25 · MED

Sam Morsy8 · MED45'

Jayden Fevrier11 · MED72'

Yuki Ohashi23 · DEL11'

Substitutes

Oladapo Afolayan21 · SUB11'

Kristi Montgomery31 · SUB45'

Harvey Pates39 · SUB45'

Todd Cantwell10 · SUB45'

Frank Vare53 · SUB72'

Andri Gudjohnsen9 · SUB

Ryan Alebiosu2 · SUB

Balázs Tóth22 · SUB

Tom Atcheson6 · SUB

Sheffield United

Chris WilderHead coach

Adam Davies17 · POR

Rhys Norrington-Davies30 · DEF75'

Jamal Baptiste33 · DEF

Matt Doherty2 · DEF67'

Mark McGuinness25 · DEF

Jairo Riedewald44 · MED58'

Joe Rothwell7 · MED45'

Louie Marsh34 · MED59'

Romelle Donovan11 · MED

Tyrese Campbell23 · DEL

Thomas Cannon9 · DEL

Substitutes

Oliver Arblaster4 · SUB45'

Kalvin Phillips27 · SUB58'

Callum O'Hare10 · SUB59'

Femi Seriki38 · SUB67'

Sam McCallum3 · SUB75'

Jamie Shackleton16 · SUB

Michael Cooper1 · SUB

Sydie Peck42 · SUB

Nils Zätterström21 · SUB

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