- Date:05 Nov 2011
- Kick-off:15:00:00
- Venue:Broadhall Way
- Mark Roberts (41:57) Scott Laird (81:59)
- Ched Evans (68:03)
Live Commentary
- 75mins
The referee shows Lecsinel Jean-Francois a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
- 75mins
Chris Beardsley is shown a yellow card.
- 93mins
Byron Harrison concedes a free kick for a foul on Matthew Lowton. Matthew Lowton takes the free kick.
- 91mins
Robin Shroot decides to take the corner short, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Robin Shroot. Steve Simonsen takes the direct free kick.
- 89mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Quinn on Lawrie Wilson. Ronnie Henry takes the direct free kick.
- 87mins
Short corner taken by Robin Shroot from the left by-line.
- 86mins
Richard Cresswell leaves the field to be replaced by Chris Porter.
- 84mins
(Stevenage) makes a substitution, with Phil Edwards coming on for Chris Beardsley.
- 81mins
Scott Laird gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Stevenage 2-1 Sheff Utd.Assist by Lawrie Wilson.
- 79mins
Unfair challenge on Chris Beardsley by Neill Collins results in a free kick. Scott Laird takes the free kick.
- 77mins
Craig Reid leaves the field to be replaced by Byron Harrison. Robin Shroot is brought on as a substitute for Stacy Long.
- 75mins
Stephen Quinn fouled by Lawrie Wilson, the ref awards a free kick. Neill Collins restarts play with the free kick.
- 74mins
Unfair challenge on Michael Doyle by Lawrie Wilson results in a free kick. Neill Collins restarts play with the free kick.
- 73mins
Mark Roberts concedes a free kick for a foul on Ched Evans. Michael Doyle fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.
- 71mins
Corner taken by John Mousinho played to the near post.
- 71mins
Jon Ashton takes a shot. Harry Maguire gets a block in.
- 70mins
Harry Maguire challenges Chris Beardsley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Laird restarts play with the free kick.
- 70mins
Marcus Williams leaves the field to be replaced by Lecsinel Jean-Francois.
- 69mins
Stephen Quinn gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Scott Laird. Scott Laird takes the direct free kick.
- 68mins
Ched Evans finds the net with a goal from the edge of the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Stevenage 1-1 Sheff Utd.
- 63mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lawrie Wilson by Marcus Williams. Scott Laird crosses the ball in from the free kick, save by Steve Simonsen.
- 60mins
Stephen Quinn takes a shot. Save by Chris Day.
- 57mins
Foul by Craig Reid on Marcus Williams, free kick awarded. Neill Collins restarts play with the free kick.
- 56mins
Craig Reid produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the left of the target.
- 53mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Stephen Quinn from the right by-line. Ched Evans on for Billy Clarke.
- 52mins
The referee penalises Michael Bostwick for handball. Steve Simonsen takes the direct free kick.
- 49mins
Matt Phillips takes the outswinging corner, Harry Maguire concedes a free kick for a foul on John Mousinho. Direct free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 49mins
Outswinging corner taken by Matt Phillips from the right by-line played to the near post, Chris Beardsley makes a clearance.
- 47mins
Unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Jon Ashton results in a free kick. Neill Collins restarts play with the free kick.
- 46mins
Stacy Long takes a shot.
- 45mins
Stephen Quinn gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Lawrie Wilson. Ronnie Henry takes the free kick.
- 45mins
Michael Bostwick has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.
- 43mins
Richard Cresswell challenges Michael Bostwick unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ronnie Henry restarts play with the free kick.
- 41mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Craig Reid from the right by-line to the near post, Mark Roberts finds the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the top right corner of the goal. Stevenage 1-0 Sheff Utd.
- 39mins
Matthew Lowton concedes a free kick for a foul on Stacy Long. Free kick crossed by John Mousinho, clearance made by Neill Collins.
- 38mins
Effort on goal by Stacy Long from long distance goes over the crossbar.
- 37mins
Foul by Richard Cresswell on Ronnie Henry, free kick awarded. Chris Day takes the free kick.
- 35mins
Nick Montgomery challenges Chris Beardsley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by John Mousinho, clearance by Neill Collins.
- 32mins
Matthew Lowton has an effort at goal from outside the area which goes wide right of the goal.
- 29mins
Outswinging corner taken by Craig Reid from the right by-line played to the near post, Steve Simonsen makes a save.
- 25mins
Billy Clarke takes a shot. Jon Ashton gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken by Matt Phillips from the right by-line, Nick Montgomery has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.
- 23mins
Stephen Quinn takes a inswinging corner.
- 22mins
Michael Doyle challenges Stacy Long unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Scott Laird.
- 20mins
Foul by Michael Bostwick on Matt Phillips, free kick awarded. Billy Clarke has an effort direct from the free kick.
- 16mins
Stacy Long takes a shot. Harry Maguire gets a block in. Corner from right by-line taken by Craig Reid. Outswinging corner taken by Craig Reid. Craig Reid takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, Jon Ashton takes a shot. Save by Steve Simonsen.
- 15mins
Foul by Matt Phillips on Mark Roberts, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 14mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Harry Maguire by Craig Reid. Direct free kick taken by Steve Simonsen.
- 10mins
Foul by Neill Collins on Chris Beardsley, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Scott Laird, clearance made by Harry Maguire.
- 7mins
Chris Beardsley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nick Montgomery. Direct free kick taken by Harry Maguire.
- 7mins
The referee blows for offside. Chris Day takes the free kick.
- 5mins
Craig Reid takes a shot. Save by Steve Simonsen.
- 3mins
Handball by Lawrie Wilson. Steve Simonsen takes the direct free kick.
- 2mins
The referee blows for offside against Chris Beardsley. Direct free kick taken by Neill Collins.
- 1mins
Richard Cresswell produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the left-hand post.
Foul by Stacy Long on Matt Phillips, free kick awarded. Stephen Quinn crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, Michael Bostwick makes a clearance. Outswinging corner taken by Stephen Quinn, Jon Ashton makes a clearance.
Match Preview
Charles comeback for Borough Darius Charles could return to the Stevenage squad for the visit of Sheffield United. The versatile Charles has missed the last four league matches with a knee injury. Don Cowan was fit enough for a place on the bench against Bury last weekend following knee ligament trouble and the striker will be hoping to be included in the squad once again. Boss Graham Westley made two changes at Gigg Lane. Michael Bostwick went straight back into the starting XI on his return from suspension while Byron Harrison was also recalled as Shane Long and Chris Beardsley dropped out of the team. Long and leading scorer Beardsley will be pushing for recalls this time round along with Lawrie Wilson and Phil Edwards. Sheffield United manager Danny Wilson will have a full selection of players to choose from. Wilson has no new injury or suspension worries as his side bid to extend their unbeaten run to six league matches and keep pace with the top two. Midfielder Lee Williamson has returned to full training following a badly gashed knee, but will not be included in Wilson's squad and is aiming to return for the midweek Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash with Bradford instead. Winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, on loan from Wolves, is not yet ready, but also closing in on a return to action for the Blades after missing the last five games due to a hamstring injury. Wilson must decide whether to retain teenage goalkeeper George Long or recall Steve Simonsen, while strikers Chris Porter and Ched Evans and midfielder Michael Doyle are all hoping to play a bigger role after starting last week on the substitutes' bench.
Stevenage
Sheff Utd
- Chris Day
- Ronnie Henry
- Jon Ashton
- Mark Roberts
- Scott Laird
- Lawrie Wilson
- Michael Bostwick
- John Mousinho
- Stacy Long
- Craig Reid
- Chris Beardsley
- SUBS
- Alan Julian
- Phil Edwards
- Don Cowan
- Byron Harrison
- Robin Shroot
Home
Away
- Steve Simonsen
- Matthew Lowton
- Harry Maguire
- Neill Collins
- Marcus Williams
- Matt Phillips
- Nick Montgomery
- Michael Doyle
- Stephen Quinn
- Richard Cresswell
- Billy Clarke
- SUBS
- George Long
- Lecsinel Jean-Francois
- Chris Porter
- Ched Evans
- Kevin McDonald
Match Report
Boro blunt Blades Stevenage extended their excellent run of form with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United courtesy of Scott Laird's late strike. Just eight minutes remained when Lawrie Wilson found Laird and he made no mistake from 12 yards out. Stevenage had the better of the first half and finally went in front three minutes before the interval. Craig Reid's corner was not cleared by the Blades and Mark Roberts drilled a shot past goalkeeper Steve Simonsen from just inside the area. Richard Cresswell went close for the visitors before Stevenage replied with Jon Ashton seeing a well-struck shot superbly beaten away by Simonsen. Michael Bostwick then fired narrowly wide for the hosts in first-half stoppage-time. Stacy Long and Reid both missed good chances for Stevenage to extend their lead shortly after the restart and they made to pay with 21 minutes to go. Blades substitute Ched Evans was perfectly placed to pounce on a loose ball just inside the box and he made no mistake with a well-struck equaliser. But Laird had the final word.
Form Guide
- LLWDWW
- Stevenage
- VS
- Sheff Utd LDWDWD
Last Meetings
Top Scorers
Stevenage
- C Beardsley 4
- C Reid 4
- M Roberts 2
- D Charles 2
- B Harrison 2
- S Laird 2
- S Long 1
- J Walker 1
- J Mousinho 1
- M Bostwick 1
- L Wilson 1
Sheff Utd
- M Phillips 5
- C Porter 4
- R Cresswell 3
- L Williamson 3
- C Evans 3
- M Lowton 3
- S Quinn 2
- N Montgomery 1
- B Clarke 1
- N Mendez-Laing 1
- H Maguire 1
- E Tonne 1
Goals
Stevenage
- Total goals 39
- Goals per game 22
- 3 (For) Period 0-10 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 5 (For) Period 61-70 mins
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Sheff Utd
- Total goals 47
- Goals per game 30
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 7 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
