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Sheffield United v Lincoln City Recap: Blades take two wins and notch up six goals

Chris Holt
By Chris Holt
Published 12th Jul 2022, 10:06 BST
Updated 12th Jul 2022, 13:31 BST
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Sheffield United took part in two friendlies against Lincoln City at their training complex at Shirecliffe today, fielding two different sides.

The Blades played two 60 minute matches against the Imps with set teams for each encounter and there were comfortable victories for Paul Heckingbottom’s side in each.

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United took a 2-0 win in the first match thanks to a brace from Will Osula and in the second match goals from Ben Osborn, Sander Berge and a double from Rhian Brewster helped them to a 4-0 win.

Sander Berge was on target in one of Sheffield United's two 60 minute pre-season friendlies against Lincoln City at Shirecliffe. Picture: @SUFCSander Berge was on target in one of Sheffield United's two 60 minute pre-season friendlies against Lincoln City at Shirecliffe. Picture: @SUFC
Sander Berge was on target in one of Sheffield United's two 60 minute pre-season friendlies against Lincoln City at Shirecliffe. Picture: @SUFC

The Blades impressed in patches in both games but it was fitness that Heckingbottom was looking to improve on here and the 60 minutes on the pitch will help push them towards the goal of being match-ready for when the Championship kicks off at the beginning of next month.

Today’s matches against the Imps where their second pre-season run out of the season with the next one coming on Saturday against Scunthorpe.

Recap on all the action here with us on our live blog.

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Sheffield United v Lincoln City 0 - Recap

Key Events

  • United win the second 60 minute match 4-0 (Osborn, Berge, Brewster 2)
  • United won the first of the two 60 minute matches 2-0 (Osula 2)
  • United began their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win over Casa Pia in Portugal on Friday night
  • The Blades are playing the Imps in a behind-closed-doors match (Kick-off 11am)
Tue, 12 Jul, 2022, 15:33 BST

Blades writer Danny Hall offers his take on two wins for the Blades against Lincoln City