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Sheffield Wednesday's Remarkable Turnaround: Keeper Blunder Gives Hope

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Keeper's own goal sparks Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of avoiding relegation in the Championship after win against Blackburn Rovers! ⚽️

Sheffield Wednesday had a stroke of luck in their recent match against Blackburn Rovers when a calamitous own goal by Aynsley Pears gave them a much-needed lifeline to avoid relegation from the Championship. Despite Sam Szmodics scoring his 31st goal of the season for Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday emerged victorious with a 3-1 win at Ewood Park. This victory not only kept their survival dreams alive but also dealt a blow to Blackburn Rovers' hopes of securing their safety in the league.

Blackburn Rovers, on the other hand, missed a golden opportunity to guarantee their Championship safety as Sheffield Wednesday capitalized on their errors and emerged triumphant. The intense battle between the two teams showcased the competitive nature of the English second tier, where every match is crucial in the race for a coveted spot in the Premier League.

Following their crucial win, Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the relegation zone, marking a significant turnaround in their season. The victory against Blackburn Rovers propelled them to a better position in the league standings, giving them renewed hope and momentum as they strive to secure their place in the Championship next season.

In a post-match interview, Blackburn Rovers' head coach expressed disappointment at the individual errors that cost them the game against Sheffield Wednesday. The coach's remarks highlighted the importance of consistency and focus in high-stakes matches, emphasizing the need for his team to bounce back stronger in the remaining fixtures.

On the other hand, accolades poured in for Sheffield Wednesday players, with one player being hailed for scoring an 'absolute worldie' goal that proved crucial in the team's victory. This standout performance showcased the resilience and skill of the players as they fought tooth and nail to secure a crucial win and move closer to their goal of avoiding relegation.

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Keeper blunder hands Sheff Wed relegation lifeline (BBC News)

Aynsley Pears concedes a calamitous own goal to keep Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Championship alive.

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Report: Rovers 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday (Blackburn rovers)

Sam Szmodics scored again but his 31st goal of the season wasn't enough as Rovers suffered a 3-1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park.

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Blackburn Rovers blow chance to secure safety with Sheffield ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Blackburn Rovers missed the chance to secure their Championship safety and opened the door for Sheffield Wednesday after a 3-1 reverse at Ewood Park.

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Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: Championship ... (Yahoo Sports)

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on ...

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Eustace on Blackburn's individual errors and Sheffield Wednesday ... (Lancashire Telegraph)

The Blackburn Rovers head coach gave his reaction to a 3-1 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.

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Sheffield Wednesday climb out of relegation zone after victory at ... (sportsmax.tv)

Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the Championship relegation zone with a vital 3-1 win at Blackbur...

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'Absolute worldie' 'Important cog' - Sheffield Wednesday player ... (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday needed to beat Blackburn Rovers on Sunday afternoon if they were going to get out of the Championship relegation zone.

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Blackburn blow opportunity to secure safety after 3-1 defeat (Lancashire Telegraph)

Blackburn Rovers were beaten 3-1 by Sheffield Wednesday in a damaging result at the bottom of the league.

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Blackburn goalkeeper Aynsley Pears concedes freak own goal in ... (The Independent)

In the 63rd minute at Ewood Park, Blackburn defender Dominic Hyam played a simple pass backwards towards Pears, who should have easily been able to punt the ...

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Blackburn keeper Aynsley Pears guilty of horrendous blooper as he ... (Daily Mail)

Blackburn's Aynsley Pears was guilty of one of the season's biggest bloopers after scoring a humiliating own goal in their crunch relegation clash with ...

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Former Sheffield Wednesday star gives honest take on Blackburn ... (The Star)

Former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper David Stockdale has given his take on an error from Blackburn Rovers stopper Ainsley Pears that helped boost the Owls ...

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Toil, keeper busts and a thing of wonder: Sheffield Wednesday are ... (The Star)

The wait is over. After 246 days in the Championship relegation zone, the Wednesday hath risen. Now, the fight begins again.

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Blackburn Rovers boss makes admission on 7321 Sheffield ... (Sheffield Telegraph)

Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace attempted to deliver a care-free post-match press conference after Sheffield Wednesday beat his side 3-1 at Ewood Park ...

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Sheffield Wednesday fans rejoice as Blackpool loanee is spotted ... (Blackpool Gazette)

The midfielder enjoyed an eventful weekend. After overcoming a groin injury, he started in the Seasiders' 3-2 victory over Barnsley, to keep their League ...

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Blackburn Rovers 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday: Owls out of ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park on Sunday; Aynsley Pears ...

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Sheffield Wednesday boss targeted Blackburn Rovers weakness (Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen)

John Eustace's side conceded three self-inflicted goals at Ewood Park, losing the match and spurning the opportunity to secure mathematical safety. All three ...

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Sheffield Wednesday Ladies finish season in style as they bag nine ... (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday Ladies saw off Rotherham United Reserves 9-1 to finish off the 2023/24 season in style.

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Barry Bannan's 'massive day' as he reveals Sheffield Wednesday ... (Sheffield Telegraph)

Sheffield Wednesday captain, Barry Bannan, was delighted that his 400th outing in the club's colours ended in victory.

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Revealing behind-the-scenes Sheffield Wednesday moment proved ... (The Star)

There were moments on Saturday, before Sheffield Wednesday set off to Lancashire for their away trip at Blackburn Rovers, that revealed something to Danny ...

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Sheffield Wednesday set for Hillsborough sell-out as fans wait for ... (Sheffield Telegraph)

Sheffield Wednesday's game against West Bromwich Albion looks set to be a sell-out - but more tickets could become available.

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Limbs, Chris Powell-ing and Barry Bannan's 400: A Sheffield ... (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday came out on top against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday to finally get themselves out of the Championship relegation zone.

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