SHEFFIELD, England (Interstat) — Sheffield United opened its English Championship season with a commanding 3-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane on Saturday.

The hosts seized control before halftime. Callum O’Hare opened the scoring in the 38th minute, and Andre Brooks doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time. Patrick Bamford extended the advantage in the 66th minute, assisting on Brooks’ goal before later receiving a red card in the 84th.

Ipswich, which saw its projected win probability of just over 50 percent evaporate, found a late consolation through substitute Jack Clarke. The result marked a winning start for Sheffield United, while Ipswich began its campaign with a loss. The match featured eight yellow cards in addition to Bamford’s dismissal.