Plymouth Argyle Stun Sheffield United with Dramatic Late Comeback
What a turnaround we witnessed at Home Park! On a day when many expected Sheffield United to simply do the job and march on towards automatic promotion, it was the Championship’s bottom club, Plymouth Argyle, who delivered a stunning 2-1 comeback win that shook up the weekend’s results.
At first, everything seemed to be going to script. Sheffield United, sitting third in the table with 83 points, looked confident and composed, especially when Jesurun Rak-Sakyi struck in the 44th minute. A neat pass from Gustavo Hamer found Rak-Sakyi in space, and he coolly slotted it home just before halftime. Plymouth went into the break trailing 0-1, with just 30% possession and hardly any signs of an attacking threat. It looked like a routine day at the office for the Blades.
But football has a funny way of humbling the expected. As the second half wore on, Plymouth began to show fight. Manager Miron Muslic made some bold substitutions, with Jordan Edwards and Mohammed Tijani brought on to add energy and intent. The match began to shift in tone, and suddenly, the underdogs were barking back.
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And then came the twist. In the 81st minute, Joe Edwards fired a perfectly timed pass into Ryan Hardie’s path, and the striker didn’t disappoint—burying it to level the score. The stadium erupted. But Plymouth weren’t done yet. Just seven minutes later, Tijani—who had only been on the pitch for about 25 minutes—lashed home the winner. From 0-1 down to 2-1 up in the blink of an eye.
The stats tell an interesting story. Despite having just 30.4% possession and fewer passes (205 vs. United’s 477), Plymouth were efficient and fearless. Both teams had eight shots and three on target, but it was Argyle’s grit and timing that made all the difference. They also won more duels and made more tackles, showing that desire can outweigh dominance.
For Sheffield United, this was a massive blow—not just on the scoreboard, but psychologically. Having already suffered three consecutive defeats before this, their grip on automatic promotion is slipping, especially after being docked two points earlier. Their form has turned shaky at the worst possible time.
Meanwhile, for Plymouth, this win could be the shot of adrenaline they needed in their fight to escape relegation. Sitting 24th with 40 points, their position remains precarious—but this victory, against one of the league’s best, is a huge statement. It’s proof that football isn’t played on spreadsheets—it’s played with heart, and on days like this, heart wins.
What a match. What a moment.
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