Date:27 Nov 2010
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Ashton Gate

Pitman - pen (5) Pitman - pen (33)
McAllister (61)

Goal!

Live Commentary

33mins Steve Simonsen is cautioned by the ref for dissent.

The referee brings the game to a close.

93mins Foul by Kalifa Cisse on Ched Evans, free kick awarded. Andy Taylor takes the free kick.

92mins Danny Rose decides to take a short corner, Steven Caulker produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the goal.

90mins Ched Evans takes a shot.

87mins David Clarkson takes a shot. Steve Simonsen makes a save.

85mins The official flags David Clarkson offside. Steve Simonsen takes the free kick.

83mins Johnny Ertl is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by David James.

82mins Brett Pitman takes a shot. Blocked by Kyle Bartley.

81mins The referee blows for offside. Direct free kick taken by David James.

79mins Brett Pitman is ruled offside. Steve Simonsen takes the free kick.

78mins Jean Calve on for Andy Reid.

78mins David Clarkson has shot on goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

76mins Jamal Campbell-Ryce on for Albert Adomah.

73mins Andy Taylor booked for unsporting behaviour. Albert Adomah fouled by Andy Taylor, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by David James.

72mins Marvin Elliott leaves the field to be replaced by Kalifa Cisse.

67mins Handball decision goes against Liam Fontaine. Free kick crossed left-footed by Andy Reid, Marvin Elliott makes a clearance.

66mins The official flags David Clarkson offside. Steve Simonsen takes the free kick.

65mins Brett Pitman fouled by Nyron Nosworthy, the ref awards a free kick. Lee Johnson restarts play with the free kick.

64mins Danny Rose takes a shot. Steve Simonsen makes a save.

61mins Jamie McAllister finds the back of the net with a goal from just inside the area to the top left corner of the goal. Bristol City 3-0 Sheff Utd.Corner from the right by-line taken by Jamie McAllister,

60mins Stephen Quinn goes off and Johnny Ertl comes on.

60mins Brett Pitman takes a shot. Save by Steve Simonsen.

58mins Marvin Elliott gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nick Montgomery. Andy Taylor takes the free kick.

58mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Jamie McAllister from the left by-line, Effort from inside the area by Steven Caulker misses to the right of the goal.

57mins Albert Adomah has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.

55mins Marvin Elliott challenges Ched Evans unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Taylor.

55mins Jamie McAllister decides to take the corner short.

54mins The ball is sent over by Brett Pitman, Nyron Nosworthy manages to make a clearance.

52mins Christian Ribeiro leaves the field to be replaced by Lee Johnson.

51mins The referee blows for offside against Brett Pitman. Steve Simonsen takes the free kick.

49mins Leon Britton challenges Danny Rose unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Danny Rose.

47mins Jamie McAllister takes a outswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Andy Taylor makes a clearance.

46mins Marvin Elliott takes a shot. Nick Montgomery gets a block in.

45mins Handball decision goes against Marvin Elliott. Direct free kick taken by Kyle Bartley.

The second half begins.

The referee blows for half time.

48mins The offside flag is raised against Stephen Quinn. Free kick taken by David James.

47mins Danny Rose receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Unfair challenge on Matthew Lowton by Danny Rose results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Reid.

44mins Richard Cresswell is sent off. Unfair challenge on Marvin Elliott by Richard Cresswell results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by David James.

43mins Shot from deep inside the area by Cole Skuse clears the crossbar.

42mins Ched Evans challenges David James unfairly and gives away a free kick. David James takes the free kick.

42mins Andy Reid sends in a cross, save by David James.

41mins The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Nyron Nosworthy.

40mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Matthew Lowton on Danny Rose. Direct free kick taken by Jamie McAllister.

40mins Andy Reid takes the inswinging corner, Marvin Elliott makes a clearance.

39mins Andy Reid delivers the ball, clearance by Christian Ribeiro. Corner taken by Andy Reid played to the near post, Christian Ribeiro manages to make a clearance.

36mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Brett Pitman. Direct free kick taken by Andy Reid.

35mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Andy Reid played to the near post, clearance made by Liam Fontaine.

35mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Jamie McAllister on Richard Cresswell. Direct free kick taken by Andy Reid.

34mins David Clarkson takes a shot. Steve Simonsen gets a block in.

33mins Stephen Jordan goes off and Andy Taylor comes on.

33mins Penalty scored by Brett Pitman. Bristol City 2-0 Sheff Utd.Stephen Jordan is penalised for handball and concedes a .

30mins Corner taken left-footed by Jamie McAllister from the left by-line, Nyron Nosworthy manages to make a clearance.

30mins Albert Adomah takes a shot. Save by Steve Simonsen.

29mins Stephen Quinn is caught offside. David James restarts play with the free kick.

27mins A cross is delivered by Leon Britton.

27mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Cresswell by Jamie McAllister. Matthew Lowton restarts play with the free kick.

26mins Header from deep inside the area by Marvin Elliott goes over the bar.

25mins Jamie McAllister takes the outswinging corner, A cross is delivered by Albert Adomah, save by Steve Simonsen.

25mins Danny Rose crosses the ball, Andy Reid gets a block in.

24mins Cole Skuse challenges Andy Reid unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Reid.

22mins Danny Rose fouled by Richard Cresswell, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Jamie McAllister.

21mins Andy Reid takes a shot. Blocked by Liam Fontaine.

17mins Matthew Lowton takes a shot. Save by David James.

16mins Corner taken left-footed by Andy Reid, clearance by Jamie McAllister.

15mins Nick Montgomery fouled by Marvin Elliott, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Lowton restarts play with the free kick.

14mins David Clarkson produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.

13mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Cresswell by Marvin Elliott. Steve Simonsen restarts play with the free kick.

12mins Leon Britton challenges Marvin Elliott unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jamie McAllister restarts play with the free kick.

10mins Richard Cresswell takes a shot. David James makes a save.

9mins Foul by Nick Montgomery on Cole Skuse, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Cole Skuse.

7mins Unfair challenge on Richard Cresswell by Danny Rose results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Reid.

5mins Brett Pitman scores a penalty. Bristol City 1-0 Sheff Utd.Unfair challenge on David Clarkson by Leon Britton results in a Penalty.

2mins Unfair challenge on David James by Ched Evans results in a free kick. Free kick taken by David James.

1mins Corner taken by Andy Reid from the right by-line, save by David James.

1mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ched Evans by Liam Fontaine. Free kick taken by Andy Reid.

The offside flag is raised against Stephen Quinn. Direct free kick taken by David James.

The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.

Match Preview

Robins to check on Stead Bristol City will continue to monitor leading scorer Jon Stead ahead of the visit of the striker`s former club Sheffield United. Stead has been nursing an ankle problem for a couple of weeks but has started the games against Leeds and Leicester since sustaining the injury. "We will assess him again on Friday, like we have done the last few weeks," said boss Keith Millen. "But we have got Brett Pitman and Davis Clarkson, who were both on the scoresheet last weekend and who are showing good confidence and form." Captain Louis Carey will remain sidelined with the shin and ankle injuries he sustained in the defeat at Leeds a fortnight ago. The defender could come back into the reckoning for next weekend`s trip to Nottingham Forest. Sheffield United will be without suspended striker Daniel Bogdanovic. The Malta international was sent off for his challenge on Nathaniel Clyne late in last week's win over Crystal Palace and starts a three-game ban. Gary Speed is still without fellow striker Jamie Ward due to an ankle injury and could be forced to add young Jordan Slew to his squad, with Ched Evans and Richard Cresswell starting again up front. Otherwise, Speed has no new injury or suspension concerns as his side chase a third successive league win in their bid to climb away from relegation trouble. Nyron Nosworthy will continue alongside Kyle Bartley in central defence in the absence of Chris Morgan, who is ruled out for the rest of the season following knee surgery.

Formation:442Manager: Keith Millen

Bristol City

Formation: 442Manager: Gary Speed

Sheff Utd

David James
Christian Ribeiro
Steven Caulker
Liam Fontaine
Jamie McAllister
Albert Adomah
Marvin Elliott
Cole Skuse
Danny Rose
Brett Pitman
David Clarkson
SUBS
Damion Stewart
Lee Johnson
Danny Haynes
Dean Gerken
Jamal Campbell-Ryce
Kalifa Cisse
Marlon Jackson

Home

Away

Steve Simonsen
Matthew Lowton
Kyle Bartley
Nyron Nosworthy
Stephen Jordan
Andy Reid
Nick Montgomery
Leon Britton
Stephen Quinn
Richard Cresswell
Ched Evans
SUBS
Johnny Ertl
Jean Calve
Andy Taylor
Rob Kozluk
Danny Batth
Richard Wright
Jordan Slew

Match Report

Pitman at the double for Robins Two first-half penalties from Brett Pitman helped Bristol City record successive npower Championship victories for the first time this season as 10-man Sheffield United were beaten 3-0 at Ashton Gate. Pitman broke his duck with his first league goal for the Robins in the defeat of Leicester last weekend and he added two more to his account with spot-kicks after six and 34 minutes. United's day got worse when Richard Cresswell was sent off moments before half-time. Their misery was compounded just after the hour mark when Jamie McAllister's corner flew straight over goalkeeper Steve Simonsen and into the net. Keith Millen's side were given the opportunity to take an early lead when Leon Britton brought down David Clarkson. Pitman seized the chance with a superbly-placed penalty into the top corner. United responded positively and Cresswell and Matt Lowton had efforts on goal but it was easy work for David James. Albert Adomah threatened in the 30th minute before a handball by Stephen Jordan enabled City to extend their lead. Pitman obliged again from the spot. Simonsen kept the Blades in the game with a block to deny Clarkson and Cole Skuse shot over the crossbar. United's task became more difficult when Cresswell went charging in on Marvin Elliott. Referee Pat Miller did not hesitate in showing the striker a straight red card. It took the hosts a while to press home their numerical advantage, with Adomah shooting just wide before the hour mark. Simonsen then saved from Pitman. However, the keeper then misjudged McAllister's inswinging corner and City had a three-goal lead. Clarkson sent a shot wide in the 79th minute before a block by Kyle Bartley denied Pitman the chance of a hat-trick. Clarkson continued to try to get his name on the scoresheet but he was thwarted by Simonsen once again with two minutes remaining. Ched Evans came close to a consolation goal for United but his long-range effort struck the crossbar in the first minute of injury time. Steven Caulker had the final chance as he shot across goal in the dying moments.

Form Guide

DWDWLW Bristol City VS Sheff Utd LLLDWW

Last Meetings

Sheff Utd 2 - 0 Bristol City 13/02/2010 Bristol City 2 - 3 Sheff Utd 28/11/2009 Bristol City 0 - 0 Sheff Utd 28/10/2008 Sheff Utd 3 - 0 Bristol City 04/10/2008 Sheff Utd 2 - 1 Bristol City 26/04/2008 Bristol City 2 - 0 Sheff Utd 06/10/2007

Top Scorers

Bristol City J Stead 5 M Elliott 3 A Adomah 3 D Clarkson 2 D Stewart 1 B Pitman 1 D Haynes 1 S Caulker 1 Sheff Utd M Yeates 4 C Evans 3 R Cresswell 2 A Reid 1 J Calve 1 S Quinn 1 D Bogdanovic 1 M Lowton 1

Goals

Bristol City Total goals 47 Goals per game 19 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Sheff Utd Total goals 44 Goals per game 16 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins