Sheffield United clinch it late against Bolton | OneFootball

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·1 September 2026

Sheffield United clinch it late against Bolton

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Match in Five Sentences: Sheffield United beat Bolton Wanderers 3-2 at Bramall Lane with a stoppage time clincher. Xavier Simons struck in the first minute after a fast break to silence the home crowd. Japhet Tanganga levelled (4.), Sam Dalby headed Bolton back in front (67.) and Patrick Bamford replied immediately (68.) before Romelle Donovan settled it in the third minute of second half stoppage time. Bolton registered 18 attempts to the Blades' 13, yet the hosts seized the key moments. The Blades rise from 14th to 10th and host Norwich City next, while Bolton drop from 11th to 14th and visit Millwall next.

Player of the Match: Romelle Donovan decided it with a composed late winner and six successful dribbles, adding nine possession regains to tilt a tight game the Blades' way.


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Stat of the Match: Bolton Wanderers registered 18 attempts, yet failed to turn volume into points.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces remain a weapon for the Blades, with Sydie Peck providing a dead ball assist for the early equaliser. Kalvin Phillips came on and assisted the winner, adding two tackles to steady midfield control. The standings swing is clear, with the Blades rising from 14th to 10th while Bolton fall from 11th to 14th.

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