Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United Highlights - August 25, 2026

Sheffield United beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Ewood Park.

Oladapo Afolayan (55') scored for Blackburn Rovers. Thomas Cannon (20'), Romelle Donovan (81') scored for Sheffield United.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Dion De Neve’s effort (5'). Shortly afterwards, Dion De Neve could not find the target for Blackburn Rovers (5').

Romelle Donovan tested the goalkeeper for Sheffield United (12'). Thomas Cannon put one away for Sheffield United (20').

A block denied Romelle Donovan on 28 minutes. Moments later, Joe Rothwell sent an effort off target for Sheffield United (28').

Romelle Donovan forced a save for Sheffield United on 31 minutes. Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Dion De Neve’s effort (34').

Substitutions: Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield United 0.

After the break, Thomas Cannon saw a shot blocked (48'). Todd Cantwell tested the goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers (52').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Ryoya Morishita on 54 minutes.

Oladapo Afolayan scored for Blackburn Rovers on 55 minutes after a pass from Ryoya Morishita.

Moments later, Jayden Fevrier shot wide for Blackburn Rovers on 57 minutes. Romelle Donovan scored for Sheffield United on 81 minutes.

Substitutions: Blackburn Rovers 4, Sheffield United 5.

Sheffield United controlled 50.9% of possession. Blackburn Rovers had 9 shots with 5 on target, while Sheffield United had 16 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Blackburn Rovers 3, Sheffield United 4. Corners: Blackburn Rovers 6, Sheffield United 4.

Sheffield United completed the most passes, 482 in total at 78.4% accuracy.