Wolves snatch late win as substitutes combine at Bramall Lane | OneFootball

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·13 September 2026

Wolves snatch late win as substitutes combine at Bramall Lane

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Match in Five Sentences: Sheffield United lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane. Raúl Jiménez struck the winner in the 90th minute, finishing from close range after a pass by Thomas Doyle. The game hinged on the visitors' changes, with Doyle and Jiménez adding fresh threat against the Blades' tiring back line. Wolves carried the initiative with 16 attempts and 63.3% possession as the Blades failed to force a single corner. Wolves are seventh in the Championship and visit Everton in the EFL Cup next, while the Blades are 14th and travel to Fleetwood in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Raúl Jiménez decided the contest off the bench with the late winner and three attempts, leading the line effectively in the closing stages.


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Stat of the Match: The Blades made 27 clearances, a measure of how much defending they had to do.

Three Things We Learned: Wolves' bench made the difference, with Doyle creating the decisive chance for the late winner. Wolves controlled the game with 63.3% possession and nine corners, reflecting sustained pressure. Blades were repeatedly caught out in transition, recording five offsides and zero corners.

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