Sheffield United 3:1 Huddersfield Town — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sam McCallum scored the fourth goal and earned a man-of-the-match rating of 8.38 as Sheffield United came from a goal down to beat Huddersfield Town 3-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Rotherham United on 25 July. The Blades trailed inside three minutes when Jay Smith-Sway put the visitors ahead, but they turned the game around with three unanswered goals in the second half.

Thomas Cannon levelled for Sheffield United on the hour, then Sam McCallum put them ahead from defence in the 67th minute, and Tahith Chong sealed the win with a third goal 15 minutes from time. There were no cards or VAR interventions to disrupt the flow of the contest.

Sheffield United controlled the ball with 56% possession against Huddersfield's 44%, though each side managed only one corner, reflecting a game settled by efficiency rather than territorial dominance. Sam McCallum was the standout player as a defender who scored and posted the highest rating of 8.38. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Sheffield United and the result confirmed that prediction, with the Blades now preparing to face Rotherham United in their next friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Sheffield United vs Huddersfield Town?

Sheffield United 3-1 Huddersfield Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Jay Smith-Sway (3') for Huddersfield Town; Thomas Cannon (60') for Sheffield United; Sam McCallum (67') for Sheffield United; Tahith Chong (75') for Sheffield United.

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