Sheffield Wednesday v Cheltenham Town - All the updates as Owls name gung-ho XI against Robins
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The Owls put in a good performance down at Home Park, however were sucker-punched in extra time as Sam Cosgrove gave the Pilgrims an important win that kept them top of the League One table.
If they’re to make sure that they don’t lose any ground on the top two, Darren Moore’s side need maximum points at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, but will need to see off a side that have won four of their last five matches and beat Bolton Wanderers earlier this week. So it’s no easy task.
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Hide AdA win won’t be enough to see them move up the table, but a draw or defeat could see the gap open up even more.
We’ll be here throughout the afternoon to bring you all the updates, all the team news, and hopefully a few goals as well. So stay tuned right here on our dedicated SWFC blog.
Sheffield Wednesday v Cheltenham Town
Key Events
- The Owls lost to Plymouth last time out - Cheltenham beat Bolton
- Wednesday have a strong home record in 2022
- Fans will be expecting a reaction
Hacked down
FDB was bursting down the wing only to be hacked down by Sean Long. Horrible challenge, that. He’s booked.
And it’s 3-0!
A delightful little touch for Bannan sets up FDB, who steps over the ball to turn, then wellies it past Southwood. Great finish.
Barry Ryan Bannan
He’s pulled one right out of the top drawer - not for the first time - and Wednesday are 2-0 up. That should be it.
Into the final 10 minutes
Wednesday holding on for now, but fans are getting increasingly frustrated with the referee. A couple of bad decisions have gone against them in the last few minutes.
FDB strength
The Wednesday man looked to have been outmuscled, but came back with a vengeance to get back on the ball. The ref, however, decided that it was a foul.
Gregory! Close...
A well-worked freekick routine results in the striker getting off a low shot, but Southwood gets down low to keep it out. Good stop.
The following corner sees a scramble eventually cleared, before Vaulks smashes over the bar.
Another sub for the Owls as Smith is replaced by McGuinness.