Didn't have loads to do in the first half but was forced into action to make a fine save early in the second half. Made another later on to touch onto the crossbar which he then headed away to safety. Made another few late on, too to cap off a fine displayplaceholder image
Didn't have loads to do in the first half but was forced into action to make a fine save early in the second half. Made another later on to touch onto the crossbar which he then headed away to safety. Made another few late on, too to cap off a fine display | Sportimage

Superb 8/10 display leads the way in Sheffield United player ratings v Bolton but 5/10 man struggles

Chris Holt
By Chris Holt

Sports Editor

Published 1st Sep 2026, 21:42 GMT

Sheffield United got their season up and running with the first win of gthe league campaign against Bolton Wanderers

Romelle Donovan was the Sheffield United goalscoring hero as his injury time winner secured the first victory of the season for the Blades at Bramall Lane.

United were a goal down after 30 seconds through Xavier Simons but equalised soon after through Japhet Tanganga.

Bolton went ahead again in the second half through Sam Dalby but the lead last just a minute as Patrick Bamford tapped in from close range.

the match looked to be heading for United’s fourth consecutive draw until the lively Donovan thundered in an injury time winner.

On for Peck after 60 minutes and offered a little more bite in the middle

13. SUB: Oliver Arblaster - 6

On for Peck after 60 minutes and offered a little more bite in the middle | Sportimage

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Ran and ran and ran and ran some more but never really looked like doing anything apart from run. can't fault his effort.

14. SUB: Tom Cannon - 6

Ran and ran and ran and ran some more but never really looked like doing anything apart from run. can't fault his effort. | Sportimage

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On for Brereton Diaz with 10 minutes to go

15. SUB: Jamie Shackleton - N/A

On for Brereton Diaz with 10 minutes to go

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On as a late replacement for McCallum

16. SUB: Rhys Norrington-Davies - N/A

On as a late replacement for McCallum | Getty Images

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