Sheffield United defeats Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Sheffield United secured a 2-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Tuesday night. Kristi Montgomery opened the scoring for the home side with a curling long-range effort midway through the first half. Sheffield United responded before halftime through Tom Cannon, who finished following a pass from Sydie Peck. Peck then added a second goal for the visitors with a low strike to complete the turnaround. Blackburn pushed for an equalizer in the second half, but a defensive block from Hamza Choudhury prevented Fevrier from scoring near the goal line. The result sees Sheffield United prepare to host Wolverhampton Wanderers this Sunday.
- •Kristi Montgomery scored the opening goal for Blackburn Rovers.
- •Tom Cannon and Sydie Peck netted for Sheffield United.
- •Hamza Choudhury prevented a late second-half goal for Blackburn.
- •Sheffield United hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.
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"Sheffield United were able to hold off Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Tuesday night, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.The home side took the lead through a superb strike from Kristi Montgomery le...
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