Match report

Sunderland Secures Crucial Win Over Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 (League One)

Sunderland
Sunderland
1–0
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
May 6, 2022

Sunderland edged past Sheffield Wednesday by the narrowest of margins, thanks to a first-half header from Richard Stewart that proved decisive in their fight for promotion in League One. Despite several substitutions and two yellow cards issued – one each side – Sunderland maintained composure and held on to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sunderland 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday.
  • • Goal scored by R. Stewart in the 45th minute for Sunderland.
  • • Sheffield's M. Luongo received a yellow card for a foul in the 52nd minute.
  • • Liam O'Nien of Sunderland was shown a yellow card at the 63rd minute mark.

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 20 A. Patterson (G)
  • 5 D. Batth (D)
  • 26 B. Wright (D)
  • 17 D. Cirkin (D)
  • 4 C. Evans (M)
  • 21 A. Pritchard (F)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (M)
  • 77 P. Roberts (F)
  • 11 L. Gooch (M)
  • 14 R. Stewart (F)
  • 25 J. Clarke (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Matete
  • 8 E. Embleton
  • 6 C. Doyle
  • 28 A. McGeady
  • 24 D. Neil
  • 39 R. Hoffmann
  • 32 T. Hume

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 16 H. Dean (D)
  • 5 S. Hutchinson (D)
  • 38 J. Storey (D)
  • 10 B. Bannan (F)
  • 18 M. Johnson (M)
  • 2 L. Palmer (M)
  • 21 M. Luongo (M)
  • 14 G. Byers (M)
  • 24 S. Berahino (F)
  • 9 L. Gregory (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Windass
  • 17 F. Dele-Bashiru
  • 22 C. Dunkley
  • 41 N. Mendez-Laing
  • 28 J. Wildsmith
  • 32 J. Hunt
  • 13 C. Paterson

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    45'+1 Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stewart
  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    52' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    M. Luongo

    Foul

  3. Sheffield Wednesday
    56' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Berahino · On: J. Windass
  4. Sunderland
    63' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    L. O'Nien

    Foul

  5. Sunderland
    80' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pritchard · On: J. Matete
  6. Sunderland
    81' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Roberts · On: E. Embleton
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    88' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: George Byers · On: F. Dele-Bashiru
  8. Sunderland
    90'+3 Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Clarke · On: Callum Doyle

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 5 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 67%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 481 364
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 362 244
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sunderland took the lead just before halftime through Richard Stewart's header, setting up a defensive stance for the remainder of the match.
  • ▸ Substitutions by both teams in the latter stages did not change the momentum; Sunderland remained disciplined and resilient to preserve their victory.