Chris Wilder: “clinical away performance” as Sheffield United win at Blackburn | OneFootball

Sheffield United claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon, marking their second consecutive win by that scoreline.

The Blades opened the scoring just 16 minutes into the match. A shot from Vinicius Souza ricocheted off defenders and landed in front of Harrison Burrows, who wasted no time. The left-back demonstrated his technique and composure, driving the ball low into the far right corner to give United an early advantage.

United kept pressing and maintained their discipline, controlling much of the first half while containing Blackburn’s attempts to respond. At the start of the second half, the Blades continued to look sharp, and manager Chris Wilder decided to introduce Tyrese Campbell on 54 minutes, replacing Rhian Brewster, who limped off, to bring fresh energy to the attack.

Just ten minutes after his introduction, Campbell made an impact, doubling the lead with a skillful finish. Kieffer Moore burst down the left side of the penalty area, cut the ball back to Campbell, who took a powerful shot that Blackburn’s keeper initially parried. However, Campbell reacted quickly, showing acrobatic flair to follow up his shot and steer the ball past a crowd of defenders and the goalkeeper. It marked Campbell’s second goal in as many games.

Tyrese Campbell gets his second goal in two games after coming off the bench against Blackburn Rovers and adding United’s second of the afternoon with a brilliant improvised finish.

Chris Wilder on a “clinical away performance” by Sheffield United against Blackburn Rovers

After the game, speaking to SUTV, Chris Wilder praised his team’s performance against a Blackburn side that had been formidable at home. He highlighted the significance of the win: “Blackburn’s home record is outstanding, won five drawn one. We always knew it’d be a difficult place to get a result. I thought we started off well and then just got a little bit loose in possession, wanted that extra touch. I’ve got to say in the second half I thought we were really good. Limited them to hardly anything but created quite a lot as well. Delighted for us, delighted for the supporters. A clinical away performance.”

Reflecting on the importance of an away win, Wilder added, “The last two have not been the results we were after. Everybody just wants to say things don’t they, we’ve not scored away from home since a certain date, so to score two away from home, create like we did, play with that maturity is important.”

The only negative about Saturday afternoon from a Blades perspective is Rhian Brewster limping off, however, Wilder stated after the game that he had a knock on his thigh and that the player is totally fine.

This victory temporarily lifts Sheffield United to second in the Championship, with 25 points from eight wins so far in the campaign, demonstrating their strong start and ambitions for promotion.

United next travel to Bristol City on Tuesday evening before returning to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield Wednesday next Sunday afternoon.