March 19th features a match where Sheffield United hosts Blackburn Rovers at Bramall Lane in a FA Cup match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Sheffield United is fresh off their 2-1 win against Sunderland. Edouard Michut struck first for Sunderland in the 30th minute, then James Mcatee tied it up for Sheffield United in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from George Baldock But luckily in the 61st minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Thomas Doyle. Sheffield United is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while blackburn Rovers is fresh off their 2-1 win against Reading. Ben Brereton struck first for Blackburn Rovers in the 2nd minute, then in the 68th minute, Lucas João sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by C. Casadei. Blackburn Rovers should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 19 points in their last 10 matches.
On Aug 27th, Sheffield United hosted Blackburn Rovers in their last match together. Sheffield United won by a score of 2 to 1 in front of almost 10000 jubilant fans. Richard Stearman struck first for Sheffield United in the 31st minute, then Oliver Norwood added another in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Ravel Morrison.
Blackburn Rovers’s top weapon lately has been Sam Gallagher, who has three goals in the last five matches. Ndiaye has been the most prolific scorer on Sheffield United in the last five matches with 2 goals.