Sheffield United condemned Carlisle to their seventh home defeat of the season with victory at Brunton Park.

The Blades began brightly and they were ahead when Nick Blackman's cross found its way through to Ryan Flynn, who prodded home from close range.

Blackman's strike made it 2-0, before Danny Livesey's header from a Jon-Paul McGovern cross reduced the deficit.

But Neill Collins turned home Michael Doyle's goalbound shot to seal the three points for the visitors.

VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Sheffield United manager Danny Wilson told BBC Radio Sheffield:

"We were strong and very disciplined. I thought we got on the ball very well.

"We limited them in the first half in terms of efforts on goal.

"We were a threat down the sides. The strikers got down the channels really well and caused them lots of problems."

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (4)

Carlisle United

  • 01 Collin
  • 03 Robson
  • 05 Livesey
  • 15 Edwards
  • 04 McGovern
  • 08 Noble Booked
  • 12 Thirlwell
  • 16 Potts
  • 24 Chantler (Symington - 46' )
  • 11 Cadamarteri Booked (Beck - 61' )
  • 22 Garner

Substitutes

  • 20 Gillespie
  • 33 Gjokaj
  • 07 Welsh
  • 18 Todd
  • 19 Symington
  • 09 Loy
  • 17 Beck

Sheffield United

  • 25 Long
  • 02 Westlake
  • 05 Maguire
  • 06 Hill
  • 15 Collins
  • 07 Flynn
  • 08 Doyle
  • 11 McDonald (McAllister - 48' )
  • 09 Porter (Ironside - 81' )
  • 10 Blackman
  • 12 Miller Booked

Substitutes

  • 35 Coyne
  • 30 Williams
  • 32 Kennedy
  • 16 McAllister
  • 26 McFadzean
  • 19 Cofie
  • 24 Ironside
Ref: Salisbury
Att: 4,892

Match Stats

Shots

14 9

On target

7 7

Corners

4 6

Fouls

11 12

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +3:59 Full time

Full Time The game is over, as the referee blows his whistle.

90:00 +2:42

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Nick Blackman.

90:00 +0:49

Corner taken by Jon-Paul McGovern, Matt Robson takes a shot. Save by George Long.

90:00

Effort on goal by Michael Doyle from just inside the penalty box goes harmlessly over the target.

86:53

David McAllister gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Livesey. Matt Robson takes the direct free kick.

84:42

Michael Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Joe Garner. David Symington delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, save by George Long.

83:27

Assist on the goal came from Nick Blackman.

83:27 Goal scored

Goal - Neill Collins - Carlisle 1 - 3 Sheff Utd Neill Collins finds the back of the net with a goal from close in low into the middle of the goal. Carlisle 1-3 Sheff Utd.

82:55

Corner from the right by-line taken by Nick Blackman,

81:18

Danny Livesey concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Doyle. Matthew Hill takes the free kick.

80:02 Substitution

Substitution Joe Ironside on for Chris Porter.

80:02

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David McAllister by Joe Garner. George Long restarts play with the free kick.

78:55

The ball is crossed by Jon-Paul McGovern, Michael Doyle makes a clearance. Shot from just outside the box by Brad Potts misses to the left of the goal.

76:20

Harry Maguire concedes a free kick for a foul on Joe Garner. Jon-Paul McGovern crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Harry Maguire.

75:22

Darryl Westlake delivers the ball, clearance made by Mike Edwards. Effort on goal by David McAllister from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

74:56

Liam Noble takes a shot. Save by George Long.

73:32

Centre by Shaun Miller, Jon-Paul McGovern gets a block in. Nick Blackman takes a corner.

73:01

Free kick awarded for a foul by Mike Edwards on Shaun Miller. Harry Maguire takes the direct free kick.

71:12

Foul by Matthew Hill on Liam Noble, free kick awarded. Jon-Paul McGovern delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel, clearance made by Matthew Hill.

70:03

Assist on the goal came from Jon-Paul McGovern.

70:03 Goal scored

Goal - Danny Livesey - Carlisle 1 - 2 Sheff Utd Danny Livesey finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the penalty area. Carlisle 1-2 Sheff Utd.

69:47

Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Jon-Paul McGovern,

69:36

Jon-Paul McGovern sends in a cross, clearance by Neill Collins.

66:23

Effort from outside the penalty box by David Symington hits the post.

65:39

The referee blows for offside against Shaun Miller. Adam Collin restarts play with the free kick.

64:33

The ball is crossed by Matt Robson, save made by George Long. Liam Noble takes a shot.

62:36

Shot by Liam Noble from outside the box goes high over the target.

62:14

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Liam Noble by Chris Porter. Direct free kick taken by Danny Livesey.

60:33 Substitution

Substitution Mark Beck replaces Danny Cadamarteri.

58:16

Brad Potts challenges Ryan Flynn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Michael Doyle, Danny Livesey makes a clearance.

57:26

Ryan Flynn delivers the ball, save by Adam Collin.

56:54

Unfair challenge on Neill Collins by Danny Cadamarteri results in a free kick. Harry Maguire restarts play with the free kick.

56:19

Nick Blackman produces a cross.

55:11

Centre by Nick Blackman.

53:58

Chris Porter is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Danny Livesey takes the indirect free kick.

51:19

Centre by Matthew Hill.

50:16

Michael Doyle concedes a free kick for a foul on Joe Garner. Brad Potts restarts play with the free kick.

48:56

Joe Garner concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Doyle. Free kick taken by Matthew Hill.

47:32 Substitution

Substitution David McAllister replaces Kevin McDonald.

45:18

Free kick awarded for a foul by Harry Maguire on Joe Garner. Strike on goal comes in from David Symington from the free kick.

45:01

The referee gets the second half underway.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution David Symington comes on in place of Chris Chantler.

45:00 +2:39 Half time

Half Time The players leave the pitch at half time.

45:00 +1:32

Kevin McDonald takes a shot. Adam Collin makes a save.

45:00 +0:15

Matthew Hill takes a shot. Blocked by Jon-Paul McGovern. Michael Doyle takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Brad Potts.

44:37

Brad Potts delivers the ball, Paul Thirlwell takes a shot. Save by George Long.

44:01

The ball is swung over by Brad Potts, clearance by Michael Doyle. Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Jon-Paul McGovern, clearance made by Neill Collins.

42:28

The ball is delivered by Jon-Paul McGovern.

41:13

Adam Collin takes the direct free kick.

41:13 Booking

Booking Booking for Shaun Miller for unsporting behaviour.

41:00

Foul by Shaun Miller on Matt Robson, free kick awarded.

39:59

Liam Noble has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

38:18

Danny Cadamarteri challenges Darryl Westlake unfairly and gives away a free kick. George Long takes the free kick.

33:49

The assist for the goal came from Ryan Flynn.

33:49

Michael Doyle provided the assist for the goal.

33:49 Goal scored

Goal - Nick Blackman - Carlisle 0 - 2 Sheff Utd Nick Blackman gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Carlisle 0-2 Sheff Utd.

33:35

Unfair challenge on Chris Porter by Danny Cadamarteri results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael Doyle.

29:52

Michael Doyle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Noble. Matt Robson has an effort direct from the free kick. The assistant referee signals for offside against Joe Garner. Direct free kick taken by George Long.

27:36

Direct free kick taken by Matthew Hill.

27:36 Booking

Booking Liam Noble is shown a yellow card.

26:51

Foul by Liam Noble on Michael Doyle, free kick awarded.

25:51

Unfair challenge on Harry Maguire by Joe Garner results in a free kick. George Long restarts play with the free kick.

24:01

Direct free kick taken by Harry Maguire.

24:01 Booking

Booking Danny Cadamarteri receives a caution.

23:22

Danny Cadamarteri challenges Kevin McDonald unfairly and gives away a free kick.

22:47

Danny Cadamarteri takes a shot. George Long makes a save.

21:28

Joe Garner takes a shot. Darryl Westlake gets a block in. Corner taken by Jon-Paul McGovern, Michael Doyle makes a clearance.

21:00

Mike Edwards crosses the ball, Harry Maguire makes a clearance.

16:43

The ball is delivered by Ryan Flynn. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Nick Blackman, save by Adam Collin.

15:15

Assist on the goal came from Nick Blackman.

15:15 Goal scored

Goal - Ryan Flynn - Carlisle 0 - 1 Sheff Utd A goal is scored by Ryan Flynn from inside the six-yard box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Carlisle 0-1 Sheff Utd.

15:14

The ball is sent over by Nick Blackman,

14:27

Nick Blackman takes a shot. Save made by Adam Collin.

12:42

Harry Maguire challenges Joe Garner unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Jon-Paul McGovern from left wing, clearance by Harry Maguire. Liam Noble takes a shot. George Long makes a save.

12:42

Unfair challenge on Joe Garner by Harry Maguire results in a free kick. Jon-Paul McGovern takes the free kick.

12:17

Brad Potts produces a cross, clearance made by Matthew Hill.

7:46

Shaun Miller takes a shot. Save made by Adam Collin.

5:57

Corner taken by Nick Blackman from the right by-line, clearance by Joe Garner.

5:10

Chris Porter challenges Brad Potts unfairly and gives away a free kick. Brad Potts takes the direct free kick.

4:49

The assistant referee signals for offside against Joe Garner. George Long restarts play with the free kick.

0:46

Michael Doyle concedes a free kick for a foul on Liam Noble. Direct free kick taken by Adam Collin.

0:00

The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.

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