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Derby 3–3 Sheffield Wednesday: Championship Draw

Derby

3–3

Sheffield Wednesday

May 8, 2021

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May 8, 2021 · FT

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Derby and Sheffield Wednesday produced an exciting encounter, sharing the spoils with a 3-3 draw in the Championship. The Rams took an early lead through M. Waghorn and P. Roberts, but Sheffield Wednesday fought back with goals from S. Hutchinson, C. Paterson, and J. Börner. M. Waghorn sealed Derby's fate with a penalty in the second half, ensuring both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

• Derby 3–3 Sheffield Wednesday
• Goals for Derby: M. Waghorn (59', 78'), P. Roberts (52')
• Goals for Sheffield Wednesday: S. Hutchinson (45+4'), C. Paterson (62'), J. Börner (69')
• Yellow cards: F. Ebosele (Derby), Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday), C. Kazim-Richards (Derby), K. Jóźwiak (Derby), C. Dunkley (Sheffield Wednesday), K. Harris (Sheffield Wednesday)
• Substitutions: Jason Knight, G. Shinnie, Craig Forsyth (Derby); J. Rhodes, K. Harris, J. Pelupessy (Sheffield Wednesday)

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

21 K. Roos (G)
3 C. Forsyth (D)
4 G. Shinnie (M)
6 G. Edmundson (D)
10 T. Lawrence (M)
12 N. Byrne (D)
23 P. Roberts (M)
16 M. Clarke (D)
38 J. Knight (M)
13 C. Kazim-Richards (F)
9 M. Waghorn (M)

Substitutes

8 M. Bird
7 K. Jóźwiak
26 L. Buchanan
33 C. Davies
29 F. Ebosele
17 L. Sibley
40 L. Watson
1 D. Marshall
22 E. Cashin

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

1 K. Westwood (G)
13 J. Börner (D)
6 S. Hutchinson (D)
11 A. Reach (M)
23 C. Dunkley (D)
5 C. Paterson (F)
10 B. Bannan (M)
2 L. Palmer (M)
8 J. Pelupessy (M)
18 J. Windass (F)
20 J. Rhodes (F)

Substitutes

45 E. Kachunga
7 K. Harris
16 A. Green
17 F. Dele-Bashiru
26 L. Shaw
34 C. Brennan
28 J. Wildsmith
19 O. Urhoghide
29 A. Hunt

Timeline

?' Derby Card · Yellow Card

F. Ebosele

Time wasting
45'+4 Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal

S. Hutchinson
45' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card

Barry Bannan

Foul
49' Derby Goal · Normal Goal

M. Waghorn · Assist: Tom Lawrence
52' Derby Goal · Normal Goal

P. Roberts · Assist: M. Waghorn
59' Derby Card · Yellow Card

C. Kazim-Richards

Foul
61' Derby subst · Substitution 1

Off: Jason Knight · On: M. Bird
62' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal

C. Paterson
69' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal

J. Börner · Assist: C. Dunkley
73' Derby subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Shinnie · On: K. Jóźwiak
73' Derby subst · Substitution 3

Off: Craig Forsyth · On: Lee Buchanan
76' Derby Card · Yellow Card

K. Jóźwiak

Foul
77' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card

C. Dunkley

Foul
78' Derby Goal · Penalty

M. Waghorn
79' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Rhodes · On: E. Kachunga
82' Derby subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Waghorn · On: Curtis Davies
87' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Dunkley · On: K. Harris
90'+3 Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Pelupessy · On: A. Green
90' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card

K. Harris

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Derby	Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls	10	13
Pass Accuracy	63%	72%
Offsides	5	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	12	9
Corners	6	10
Total Passes	261	388
Yellow Cards	3	3
Blocked Shots	4	2
Shots on Target	4	5
Shots off Target	4	2
Possession	39%	61%
Accurate Passes	165	279
Shots Inside Box	5	7
Saves	2	1
Shots Outside Box	7	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Derby took the lead through M. Waghorn's goal in the 49th minute, followed by P. Roberts' strike in the 52nd minute, putting them in a commanding position.
▸ Sheffield Wednesday mounted a comeback with quick goals from C. Paterson (62') and J. Börner (69'), showcasing their resilience and tactical flexibility.
▸ M. Waghorn's penalty goal in the 78th minute looked to have sealed Derby's victory, but Sheffield Wednesday's relentless pressure and fighting spirit secured a late equalizer and a hard-fought draw.