Match Summary · Charleston Battery · USL Championship · Football · England · Championship · Sheffield United · Birmingham City
| Metric | Sheffield United | Birmingham City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Shots | 4 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 2 | 1 |
The summary was as blunt as the scoreline. It was 0-0 at half-time and 0-0 at full-time, with neither side finding the decisive touch. Sheffield United started in a 4-2-2-2 under Chris Wilder, while Birmingham City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 under Chris Davies. Gavin Ward was the referee for a match that stayed level throughout.
Wilder looked to change the rhythm in the second half, introducing Tahith Chong and Tyrese Campbell just before the hour, then Ollie Arblaster on 66 minutes. Ryan One and Harrison Burrows followed later as the home side searched for fresh energy. Birmingham responded with Demarai Gray after 73 minutes, Max Bird after 79, and late changes bringing on Ethan Laird and Luis Vasquez.
Those substitutions were among the main highlights in a game short on end product. The stats and final result leave both clubs with one point from their opening match, Birmingham sitting 10th and Sheffield United 11th in the early table.