Heading into their fourth fixture of the campaign, Sheffield United faced pressure to deliver a win after drawing their opening three matches. The home side displayed tactical composure, controlling 53 per cent of the possession and mounting 20 attempts on goal. Bolton Wanderers proved equally formidable in attack, holding 47 per cent of the ball and firing 21 shots, five of which were on target, resulting in two goals.

The match opened with immediate drama as Bolton caught the home defence off guard in the very first minute, with Xavier Simons finishing cleanly to put the visitors ahead. Sheffield United responded within three minutes, mounting a swift counter-attack to draw level at 1-1. Both sides continued to trade chances throughout an intense first half, but neither could find the decisive touch, leaving the scores tied at the interval.

The second half delivered similar end-to-end action. Bolton restored their lead when Sam Dalby found the net with a clinical finish to make it 2-1. However, their celebration was short-lived. Just sixty seconds later, Patrick Bamford restored parity for Sheffield United, seizing on a defensive lapse to make it 2-2.

As the match approached its final moments and appeared destined for a draw, Sheffield United found a dramatic winner in the 90th minute. Romelle Donovan struck from close range to seal a breathtaking 3-2 victory, sending the Bramall Lane crowd into raptures and marking a memorable debut for Choudhury following his permanent transfer to the club.