62’
Substitute Billy Sharp struck late on to hand Sheffield United a 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth on their Premier League return.
The Blades started brightly, David McGoldrick forcing Aaron Ramsdale into a first-minute save. McGoldrick went close again in the first half, flashing a shot wide.
After a goalless first half, AFC Bournemouth took the lead 17 minutes after the restart. Dean Henderson parried Callum Wilson’s close-range effort in a scramble after a corner, allowing Chris Mepham to power in the rebound.
Sheffield United kept pushing, and after another scramble, Sharp poked the ball in to give his boyhood club a point on their return to the top flight after 12 years away.
See: AFC Bournemouth report | Sheffield United report
Next fixtures
AFC Bournemouth: 17 Aug v Aston Villa (A)
Sheff Utd: 18 Aug v Crystal Palace (H)
Referee: Kevin Friend; Assistants: Matthew Wilkes, Nick Hopton; Fourth official: Charles Breakspear; VAR: Lee Mason; Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday
WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR
MAN OF THE MATCH?
Vote at Full-time