Sheffield United held as Birmingham carry the greater threat | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Sheffield United and Birmingham City drew 0-0 at Bramall Lane. In the second minute, Sam McCallum shot over from a corner for The Blades. After the restart, the Blades goalkeeper kept them level by twice denying Jay Stansfield (62., 66.). Birmingham mustered 10 attempts to three, dictating much of the territory and forcing eight corners. Both start with a point in the Championship, with Birmingham hosting Bristol City next while The Blades visit Swansea.

Player of the Match: Michael Cooper commanded his box with four high claims and produced two vital saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Stat of the Match: Blades made 49 clearances, underlining how much defending they had to do.

Three Things We Learned: Birmingham delivered 32 crosses and won eight corners, showing sustained pressure. Stansfield recorded two shots on target, the clearest threat after the interval. Callum O'Hare created one big chance and completed 10 successful final third passes for The Blades.