Sheffield United strike early in second half to rise to 17th | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Stoke City were beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United. Jairo Riedewald broke the deadlock in the 47th minute from close range, and Thomas Cannon soon doubled the Blades' lead (53.). Ben Wilmot replied for Stoke with a close-range finish (65.). The Blades created the clearer chances, posting 15 attempts and 13 from inside the box. Ben Pearson was sent off for a straight red (88.), the Blades rise to 17th and host Leicester next, while Stoke visit Hull next.

Player of the Match: Harrison Burrows supplied the assist for Cannon's strike and anchored the back line with five interceptions and 10 possessions won.

Stat of the Match: The Blades registered 13 shots from inside the box, underlining how often they broke into dangerous areas.

Three Things We Learned: Stoke's crossing-heavy plan yielded limited threat, with 25 crosses at 16.0% accuracy and only seven attempts. The Blades made 36 clearances, reinforcing how they defended their lead. Ben Pearson's dismissal reduced Stoke to ten late on, blunting their final push.