Match report
Fleetwood Town Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 (FA Cup)
Fleetwood Town
1–0
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Feb 7, 2023
Fleetwood Town secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Sheffield Wednesday by a single goal at Highbury Stadium. The decisive moment came when Fleetwood's C. Mendes found the back of the net, converting an assist from P. Patterson in the 60th minute to settle the match.
Key Facts
- • Fleetwood Town defeated Sheffield Wednesday with a scoreline of 1-0.
- • C. Mendes scored the only goal for Fleetwood Town in the 60th minute, assisted by P. Patterson.
- • Sheffield Wednesday had multiple yellow cards: D. Adeniran (29'), Lee Gregory (42'), Jaden Brown (51'), and J. Hunt (67').
- • Fleetwood Town also received yellow cards: C. Mendes (45') and P. Omochere (81').
Lineups
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 J. Lynch (G)
- 28 C. Johnston (D)
- 4 B. Sarpong-Wiredu (M)
- 18 H. Holgate (D)
- 3 D. Andrew (D)
- 16 L. Warrington (M)
- 10 S. Robertson (M)
- 23 P. Patterson (F)
- 7 Carlos Gomes (M)
- 21 C. Hayes (F)
- 20 P. Omochere (F)
Substitutes
- 27 H. Macadam
- 22 A. Nsiala
- 50 S. McMullan
- 39 M. McMillan
- 6 D. Johnson
- 29 D. Boyle
- 37 D. Baker
- 36 C. Thiam
Sheffield Wednesday
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 31 D. Stockdale (G)
- 32 J. Hunt (M)
- 2 L. Palmer (D)
- 15 A. Famewo (D)
- 30 S. Fusire (M)
- 8 D. Adeniran (M)
- 19 T. Bakinson (M)
- 3 J. Brown (M)
- 17 F. Dele-Bashiru (M)
- 7 M. Wilks (F)
- 9 L. Gregory (F)
Substitutes
- 24 M. Smith
- 6 D. Iorfa
- 37 A. Alimi-Adetoro
- 14 G. Byers
- 11 J. Windass
- 25 C. Dawson
- 34 S. Durrant
- 22 R. Shipston
- 18 M. Johnson
Timeline
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29' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardD. Adeniran
Off the ball foul
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42' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardLee Gregory
Foul
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45' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardC. Mendes
Foul
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46' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1Off: Lee Gregory · On: M. Smith
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46' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Palmer · On: Dominic Iorfa
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46' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Famewo · On: A. Alimi-Adetoro
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51' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardJaden Brown
Foul
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60' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalC. Mendes · Assist: P. Patterson
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67' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardJ. Hunt
Foul
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70' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Adeniran · On: George Byers
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70' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Fusire · On: J. Windass
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74' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Mendes · On: H. Macadam
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81' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardP. Omochere
Foul
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84' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardC. Hayes
Foul
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86' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Hayes · On: A. Nsiala
Match Stats
| Stat | Fleetwood Town | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Mendes' goal in the 60th minute shifted momentum decisively to Fleetwood Town, as it broke the deadlock and provided a crucial advantage.
- ▸ Sheffield Wednesday's string of yellow cards, particularly early on (Lee Gregory and D. Adeniran), impacted their tactical flexibility and defensive solidity.