Match report

Sheffield Wednesday Defeats Sunderland 2-0 in Championship Clash

Sunderland
Sunderland
0–2
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
May 4, 2024

In a well-fought match at the Stadium of Light, Sheffield Wednesday stymied Sunderland's hopes with a comprehensive 2-0 win in their Championship encounter. Goals from Liam Palmer (29') and Jon Windass (38') were enough to secure all three points for the visitors, who dominated much of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Wednesday secured victory with goals from Liam Palmer and Jon Windass.
  • • Liam Palmer's goal came in the 29th minute, assisted by Barry Bannan.
  • • Jon Windass doubled Sheffield Wednesday's lead in the 38th minute without an assist.
  • • Sunderland had to manage with two substitutions at once in the 46th minute due to injuries or tactical changes, bringing on Callum Styles and P. Roberts for Corry Evans and C. Rigg respectively.
  • • Alese of Sunderland received a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 N. Bishop (G)
  • 32 T. Hume (D)
  • 5 D. Ballard (D)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (D)
  • 42 A. Alese (D)
  • 39 P. Ekwah (M)
  • 28 C. Styles (M)
  • 10 P. Roberts (M)
  • 7 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 20 J. Clarke (M)
  • 22 A. Aouchiche (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 C. Evans
  • 31 C. Rigg
  • 17 A. Ba
  • 9 Luís Semedo
  • 40 T. Watson
  • 6 T. Pembélé
  • 1 A. Patterson
  • 14 R. Mundle
  • 46 B. Dack

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 26 J. Beadle (G)
  • 2 L. Palmer (D)
  • 6 D. Iorfa (D)
  • 17 D. Bernard (D)
  • 14 Pol Valentín (M)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 10 B. Bannan (M)
  • 18 M. Johnson (M)
  • 11 J. Windass (F)
  • 45 A. Musaba (F)
  • 12 I. Ugbo (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Paterson
  • 5 Bambo Diaby
  • 41 D. Gassama
  • 24 M. Smith
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe
  • 1 C. Dawson
  • 44 M. Diaby
  • 42 B. Cadamarteri
  • 23 A. Famewo

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Wednesday
    29' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Palmer · Assist: Barry Bannan
  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    38' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Windass
  3. Sunderland
    46' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Callum Styles · On: Corry Evans
  4. Sunderland
    46' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Roberts · On: C. Rigg
  5. Sunderland
    49' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Alese

    Foul

  6. Sheffield Wednesday
    64' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Windass · On: C. Paterson
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    64' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Valentin · On: B. Diaby
  8. Sunderland
    71' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Ekwah · On: Abdoullah Ba
  9. Sheffield Wednesday
    77' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Musaba · On: D. Gassama
  10. Sheffield Wednesday
    77' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ugbo · On: M. Smith
  11. Sheffield Wednesday
    78' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    L. Palmer

    Foul

  12. Sunderland
    80' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Alese · On: L. Semedo
  13. Sunderland
    87' Sunderland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Clarke · On: T. Watson
  14. Sheffield Wednesday
    90' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Palmer · On: Michael Ihiekwe

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 4 19
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 602 328
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.49 1.14
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 516 261
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Liam Palmer's early goal at 29' set the tone for Sheffield Wednesday, giving them the lead and confidence to control the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by Jon Windass in the 38th minute cemented Sheffield Wednesday's dominance over Sunderland, effectively ending any hope of a comeback.