Sheffield Wednesday

Pompey travel to a sold-out Hillsborough for their season finale against Sheffield Wednesday.

We have got to make sure we apply ourselves right and it will be another big test for us at Hillsborough.’ - Credit: Yorkshire Live We still have a massive test ahead of us on Saturday. We are not patting ourselves on the back.

Over 33,500 fans are expected at Hillsborough today as the Owls look to seal their place in the playoffs and keep their hopes of an immediate return to the ...

A draw could be enough – but would depend on results elsewhere. A win would guarantee fourth place and a home semi-final in the post-season shake-up. Over 33,500 fans are expected at Hillsborough today as the Owls look to seal their place in the playoffs and keep their hopes of an immediate return to the Championship alive.

Sheffield Wednesday entertain Portsmouth in League One. Hello and welcome to our live blog of Sheffield Wednesday's final league league match of the season ...

There is a special atmosphere at Hillsborough. The ground is filling up nicely. The captain has been exceptional in this half. 10 - The Owls defence A Lee Gregory hat-trick helped Wednesday record a fifth victory in their last seven outings. 5 - GOAL 17 - GOAL A third goal for the Owls. 36 - GOAL 41 - GOAL 65 - OFF THE POST! A 16th home win of the season for the Owls. 86 - GOAL

Portsmouth will be without four first time players due to injury when they take on Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.

For the Owls, they still have Dominic Iorfa, Tyreece John-Jules and Ciaran Brennan sidelined with their respective knocks, though there are no fresh injury concerns for Moore on the back of the 3-2 win over Fleetwood Town in midweek. Their two top scorers, George Hirst (12) and Marcus Harness (11), will both be available for the tie at a sold-out Hillsborough, however it was confirmed that Kieron Freeman (ankle), Reeco Hackett (knee) Denver Hume (back) and Jayden Reid (knee) are all still sidelined for the visitors – with neither Freeman or Hackett having played since back in February. Cowley’s side may not have anything to play for in the promotion stakes, but they’re certainly aiming to end the campaign on a high, and could secure eighth place if they win and the Oxford United result goes their way.

Pompey are unchanged for their final game of the 2021/22 League One campaign against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

HERE are the Sheffield Wednesday player ratings from Saturday afternoon's League One home game against Portsmouth at Hillsborough.

Gregory: Leader of the pack up top and loving life at the minute. Made an excellent saving challenge to deny Thompson in the second half. But reasserted himself and helped himself to a goal into the bargain.

The second half was not as frantic as the first, but Wednesday controlled play before sealing the victory with a late header from George Byers. The Owls will ...

Moments later, Gregory almost bagged a second of the afternoon. The Owls confirmed their victory with four minutes remaining. Gregory allowed the ball to bounce before hitting a fierce left-footed half-volley that was tipped over the bar by the ‘keeper. On 65 minutes, Pompey almost pulled a goal back out of nothing. Wednesday soon shook off their slow start and began to formulate some attacks that were still below par. Moments later, good work from Byers on the byline saw him jink past the defender and play the ball into the middle where Storey provided a neat tap in past Bazunu to send Wednesday into the ascendancy going into the break.

Sheffield Wednesday booked their place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs with a stylish 4-1 win over Portsmouth.

Sean Raggett had a header tipped onto the woodwork by Bailey Peacock-Farrell with 15 minutes remaining and the Northern Ireland keeper denied Hirst a second with a point-blank save before Byers nodded home a late corner. Gregory and Barry Bannan stung the palms of visiting goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu before Berahino put the hosts ahead in the 36th minute after Pompey failed to clear a corner. That looked unlikely when George Hirst, a former Wednesday player and the son of Hillsborough great David, tapped in from Ronan Curtis' cut-back in the fourth minute.

Big players came to the party with the outstanding Lee Gregory and Saido Berahino both scoring. Perhaps the only downer was the sight late on of talismanic ...

Pompey's defence was part again before the break with Byers again the creator. They faced a Portsmouth side who posted threat on the break and were decent in midfield where they found gaps. Perhaps the only downer was the sight late on of talismanic captain Barry Bannan coming off with what appeared to be an injury issue. It was not so grand early on. Hillsborough expected and unfortunately, Wednesday fell off script early on. Hirst, with an air of inevitability, was the villain of the piece after Pompey, on their first visit to S6 in over two decades, feasted on some poor defending on the hosts right, with Ronan Curtis doing well to keep the ball in close to the byline and cut the ball back for the lurking and unmarked Hirst, who tucked the ball away from close range in front of the Kop.

But that extra momentum proved enough, as Lee Gregory, Saido Berahino and Jordan Storey all struck before the break. George Byers then nodded home in the ...

Jay Mingi came off the bench and had a chance to grab a stoppage-time consolation that would have seen the Blues finish ninth instead of 10th, but could not keep his shot down from a Hirst cut-back. Pompey were certainly not giving up the chase and it took another fine stop from the home keeper to keep out a fierce Hirst drive on 79 minutes. But the Owls then almost scored themselves, with Gregory lifting a shot over Bazunu and onto the roof of the net. It soon got even worse for the Blues, as Byers cut in from the right and squared for Storey to convert before the break. The striker slotted the ball home after Ronan Curtis had raced onto a Connor Ogilvie pass and delivered the ball into the mixer. HIRST – who began his career with the Owls – had been roundly booed by the home support, but he was the man who got the goal.

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Strength of character to go a goal down and keep the gameplan was great. To see that today was pleasing for the fans to share that. It was all about getting the job done. When you take a team you want to see a stadium full. We can;t wait for the next one. Credit to all four teams.

Sheffield Wednesday booked their place in the League One play-offs after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Portsmouth.

Friday May 6th – 7.45pm - 5th vs 4th Thursday May 5th – 7.45pm - 6th vs 3rd More worryingly for the Owls is captain Barry Bannan limped off with an injury. Wednesday were efficient rather than spectacular in the second half. Former Wednesday striker George Hirst stunned the home crowd, calmly turning in Ronan Curtis' low centre. Sheffield Wednesday have today confirmed their place in the League One play-off semi-finals.

Sheffield Wednesday face an anxious wait on the condition of star man Barry Bannan after the Owls captain limped out of a 4-1 win over Portsmouth that ...

In a couple of days things can settle down and we’ll be able to give you a better idea.” On an impressive performance in which the Owls had to come from behind, Moore said: “It was all about coming here today and getting the job done. That’s what I want to do over the next couple of days to see how he is.

The Portsmouth boss watched his side fall to a 4-1 loss at Hillsborough this afternoon. Defeat consigned them to a 10th-placed finish in League One.

"I thought we came out in the second-half and actually played quite well; we created a number of chances, but we weren't clinical or ruthless enough. "They have got an athleticism, pace and power, which is the best in the division. Portsmouth boss Cowley, a one-time candidate for the Owls managerial role, said: "We are disappointed.

But Bazunu had to show his athleticism once more to turn a fierce drive from substitute Callum Paterson over the bar. Sheffield Wednesday did wrap things up from the resulting corner, however, as Byers nodded home from a Josh Windass delivery. Jay Mingi ...

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Darren Moore praised his Sheffield Wednesday side for “getting the job done” as they booked their place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs with a stylish ...

Once they got the first goal and the momentum we found it difficult.” “It was a great response by everyone really (to going behind) and in the end I thought we deserved the win after a difficult start.” “I said to the boys today that it was about coming here and getting the job done but we knew we had a strong opposition,” said Moore.

Wednesday faced Portsmouth in a crucial game in their Play-Off bid, and 33,394 people turned up at S6 to watch them try and get the job done.

Darren Moore's side responded with goals from Lee Gregory, Saido Berahino, Jordan Storey and George Byers to set up a two-legged semi-final against Sunderland.

Sean Raggett had a header tipped onto the woodwork by Bailey Peacock-Farrell with 15 minutes remaining and the Northern Ireland keeper denied Hirst a second with a point-blank save before Byers nodded home a late corner. Storey converted a low cross from former Pompey loanee Byers five minutes before the break. Gregory and Barry Bannan stung the palms of visiting goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu before Berahino put the hosts ahead in the 36th minute after Pompey failed to clear a corner.

All of the marks out of 10 for Darren Moore's Sheffield Wednesday side after their 4-1 victory against Portsmouth at Hillsborough this afternoon.

After a poor start, Berahino played his part in Gregory's goal. Made a number of important clearances early on to prevent the visitors from testing Peacock-Farrell more in goal. Dictated proceedings and made things happen in the final third. Added a fourth late on to cap an outstanding individual performance. Grew into the contest after a nervy start. Had virtually nothing else to do in the first period.

Darren Moore once again heaped praise on Sheffield Wednesday's 'fabulous' fans as the Owls secured a spot in the play-off places.

“Even when we went a goal down, there was still energy in the place. I was looking forward to the afternoon and it lived up to my expectations. He also admitted that the fans would have a huge role to play when they face Sunderland, saying, “Absolutely, and it is so rewarding to see as a manager.

Three games. That's all that now stands between this Sheffield Wednesday side and an immediate return to the Championship.

Darren Moore’s Barmy Army marches on – and they’ve got their sights set on that Wembley arch. Today will have created lifelong fans that are stuck with these blue and white stripes just like the rest of us. The job may may have been pretty much done, but the Owls kept going. Lee Gregory, of course, got the ball rolling as he expertly touched home a Marvin Johnson cross. We remember the names of those that have come before them. Their passes were loose, their play looked sloppy, and Portsmouth looked up for it.

Sheffield Wednesday will lock horns with Sunderland in the League One play-off semi-finals. The first leg of the tie will take place at the Stadium of Light ...

Morrison says it is vital Barry Bannan is available to face Sunderland. The skipper was taken off in the second half after sustaining what appeared to be a hamstring injury. Two huge football clubs and it is going to be one hell of an occasion. The atmospheres are going to be incredible. "Sunderland at the Stadium of Light will be a sell-out. A lot of people had raised eyebrows but he scores goals and they have got [Josh] Windass coming back fit as well. Speaking on Quest's EFL highlights show, former Owls and Crystal Palace striker Morrison said: "It is a big game.