Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United Highlights - September 16, 2026

Fleetwood Town beat Sheffield United 1-0 in EFL Cup on September 16, 2026. The match was played at Highbury Stadium.

An own goal from Rhys Norrington-Davies also went down on the scoresheet.

They had won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 in their previous five. Fleetwood Town arrived unbeaten in 5.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Sheffield United 2 games without defeat.

Oliver Arblaster saw a shot blocked (1'). Mark Helm tested the goalkeeper for Fleetwood Town (7').

Moments later, Shaun Rooney sent an effort off target for Fleetwood Town (7'). Joe Rothwell forced a save for Sheffield United on 12 minutes.

Soon after, Romelle Donovan shot wide for Sheffield United on 12 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Lewis Mccann’s effort (22').

Shortly afterwards, Lewis Mccann was booked for Fleetwood Town (23'). Crispin Mclean tested the goalkeeper for Fleetwood Town (30').

After the break, Ched Evans forced a save for Fleetwood Town on 51 minutes. The referee cautioned Ched Evans of Fleetwood Town on 53 minutes.

Moments later, Harrison Neal could not find the target for Fleetwood Town (55'). Rhys Norrington-Davies turned the ball into his own net (57').

A block denied Oliver Arblaster on 63 minutes. Soon after, Mark McGuinness sent an effort off target for Sheffield United (63').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Lewis Mccann’s effort (66'). Sydie Peck tested the goalkeeper for Sheffield United (85').

Rhys Norrington-Davies was booked for Sheffield United (90'+1'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ben Brereton Díaz’s effort (90'+4').

Substitutions: Fleetwood Town 4, Sheffield United 5.

Sheffield United controlled 65.8% of possession. Fleetwood Town had 11 shots with 5 on target, while Sheffield United had 10 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Fleetwood Town 3, Sheffield United 6. Corners: Fleetwood Town 4, Sheffield United 5.

Sheffield United completed the most passes, 595 in total at 84.5% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.