The Sidemen Charity Match sees Ishowspeed score the winning penalty

Jarrad Adams

Jarrad Adams

For a sixth time, the Sidemen Charity Match will see some of the most famous internet celebrities going head-to-head at Wembley Stadium.

Today sees the Sidemen back in action as they take on the YouTube Allstars in the sixth iteration of their Charity Match. With money from the event going towards Bright Side and BBC Children in Need, the match is always a spectacle. At the majestic Wembley Stadium, the tournament was completely sold out within minutes, meaning the atmosphere within the venue would be intense.

The Sidemen
YouTube Allstars
JME
Sketch
Logan Paul
WillNE
Zerkaa
Kai Cenat
Miniminter
Max Fosh
George Clarkey
Speed
Joe Weller
ChrisMD
Callux
AngryGinge
xQc
Theo Baker
Lazarbeam
CarryMinati
Randolph
Chunkz
KSI
Fanum
TBJZL
Lachlan
Mark Rober
Danny Aarons
Behzinga
Stable Ronaldo
Manny
Jynxzi
W2S
Niko
JasontheWeen
Deji
Vikkstar
DanTDM

Sidemen kick it off with a shot towards the goal

The Sidemen were on the attack right off the bat, before a strange 20-second substitution came out from the YouTube Allstars. With some fun from both sides, the game quickly boiled down to a penalty within 6 minutes - with Joe Weller slotting it in for the Sidemen.

Not even a few minutes after the first goal went in, another penalty was awarded, this time to the YouTube Allstars. Unfortunately for Mr. Beast, he could not convert against XQC in the goals. But it was ChrisMD who secured the equaliser from a splendid free kick a few minutes later.

As the shenanigans continued from Wembley, both teams were enjoying themselves, but there was nothing to separate them with the scores tied as the 18-minute mark closed in. That was until Theo Baker knocked in a perfect header past XQC to give the YouTube Allstars the lead.

The Allstars begin to run away with the game, with another goal, as XQC fumbles the ball into the net. Moments later, Ishowspeed made another run towards the goals but was thwarted on this occasion. As they looked for a way back into the game, Simon Minter stepped up to bring The Sidemen one goal closer to their opponents - with the scoreline at 3-2 in favor of Allstars.

Ishowspeed continues to impress

Even with the goal going against them, Ishowspeed was relentless in his pursuit of another. chanelling Cristiano Ronaldo as he sprinted down the pitch. With the Allstars on the attack again, Baker puts another one on the score sheet, as the flood gates seemed to have opened.

With the ball flying up and down the pitch, both teams were heading towards the half-time point with vigor. The Sidemen were suddenly looking to get their way back into the game, but it was Sketch with some fine goalkeeping that would deny them on multiple occasions. But unable to completely calm the attack, The Sidemen finally managed to pull one back.

With half-time almost upon the two teams, a huge equaliser came through from The Sidemen, who brought the game back to 4-4.

The half-time show

With both teams tied at the break, they entered the tunnel to gather their thoughts for the remaining 45 minutes. While this was going on, the Wembley packed crowds were treated to a surprise performance from Ché Wolton Grant, better known as AJ Tracey. This was all before KSI took to the field to give the audience a rendition of his hit, "Thick Of It".

Also shown during the half-time period was the massive amount raised so far for the two charities.

The Sidemen Charity Match amount raised (image via <a href="https://esports.gg/">esports.gg</a>)
The Sidemen Charity Match amount raised (image via esports.gg)

Logan Paul and Ishowspeed get one in

Both teams came down the tunnel, back onto the pitch, looking refreshed, but it was The Sidemen who were quick to attack once again. - creating chaos and ultimately getting yet another goal. However, it was now that both teams began to throw everything at their opponent's goal, as both Logan Paul and Speed scored for their respective teams.

In the blink of an eye, the entire face of the game changed once more as the Allstars took everything to a 6-6 scoreline, before yet another two goals went in for the Allstars and took them up to a 8-6 scoreline.

Ishowspeed misses a chance (image via esports.gg)
Ishowspeed misses a chance (image via esports.gg)

Misses from the Allstars give The Sidemen a way back in, as it was all equal again before 80 minutes.

XQC makes a stunning save as he goes down in pain but gets up to continue for the final 10 minutes.

XQC goes down in pain (image via esports.gg)
XQC goes down in pain (image via esports.gg)

Drama struck in the 88th minute, with The Sideman scoring first - before Theo Baker secured a hatrick to tie everything up once again. Penalties were now on the cards for the first time in the event.

Penalties to decide the match

Sketch starts off the penalty shootout with a massive save to keep the hopes high for the YouTube Allstars.

Ishowspeed clutches the final penalty as they win The Sidemen Charity Match.

Sketch claims the Player of the Match (image via esports.gg)
Sketch claims the Player of the Match (image via esports.gg)

Sketch's penalty save and amazing play earned him the Player of the Match award.

Full time stats (image via esports.gg)
Full time stats (image via esports.gg)