Match Report
Sheffield Utd U23 had not won in 5 games. Over the last five, Sheffield Utd U23 had taken 2 of 15 points to Barnsley U23's 8.
The head-to-head ledger counts 4 games: 2 Sheffield Utd U23 wins, 0 for Barnsley U23, 2 draws, at 2 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 25% of the wins in this fixture. Historically tight: 25% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
Bramall Lane, capacity 32,702, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Sheffield Utd U23 led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Sheffield Utd U23: R. Brewster (29'), A. Hassan (36'), L. Gaxha (89') · Barnsley U23: D. Bremang (23'), D. Bremang (87')
Key stats
Possession: Sheffield Utd U23 55% · Barnsley U23 45% · Total shots: 9-8 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 5-4