Rotherham United vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League ChampionshipSteven Fletcher's double reboots Sheffield Wednesday at relegated Rotherham
Steven Fletcher's double reboots Sheffield Wednesday at relegated Rotherham
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Foul by Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 2': Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Glenn Loovens (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 5': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Attempt missed. Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jordan Rhodes.
- 11': Carlton Morris (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 11': Foul by David Jones (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 12': Attempt blocked. Jon Taylor (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 14': Attempt missed. Jon Taylor (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Danny Ward.
- 15': Danny Ward (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Foul by Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 16': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by David Jones.
- 16': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 16': Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Keiren Westwood tries a through ball, but Jordan Rhodes is caught offside.
- 19': Goal! Rotherham United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ross Wallace.
- 20': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by David Jones.
- 26': Carlton Morris (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Foul by David Jones (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 27': Attempt missed. Jon Taylor (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 29': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 34': Foul by Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 34': Richard Wood (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Glenn Loovens (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 36': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Attempt saved. Danny Ward (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 37': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Adam Reach.
- 38': Attempt saved. Richard Wood (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Will Vaulks with a cross.
- 41': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 41': Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Attempt saved. Carlton Morris (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Danny Ward with a cross.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Danny Ward (Rotherham United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Mattock.
- 43': Attempt missed. Danny Ward (Rotherham United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 44': Goal! Rotherham United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jack Hunt with a cross.
- 45'+2': Foul by Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 45'+2': Richard Smallwood (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Rotherham United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Rotherham United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
- 46': Attempt blocked. Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 48': Attempt missed. Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Hunt.
- 48': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Price.
- 49': Attempt saved. Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ross Wallace with a cross.
- 50': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 52': Attempt blocked. Jon Taylor (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Mattock.
- 52': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by David Jones.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Joe Mattock (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 53': Foul by Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 53': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Foul by Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 56': Jon Taylor (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Joe Mattock (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 60': Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Foul by Will Vaulks (Rotherham United).
- 60': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Josè Semedo replaces Gary Hooper.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ross Wallace.
- 61': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Semi Ajayi.
- 63': Hand ball by Josè Semedo (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 64': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 64': Foul by Will Vaulks (Rotherham United).
- 64': Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Attempt saved. Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.
- 68': Substitution, Rotherham United. Jonson Clarke-Harris replaces Jon Taylor.
- 69': Delay in match Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
- 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 70': Carlton Morris (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 71': Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Barry Bannan tries a through ball, but Jordan Rhodes is caught offside.
- 71': Foul by Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham United).
- 71': Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Atdhe Nuhiu replaces Steven Fletcher.
- 76': David Jones (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 76': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 79': Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Substitution, Rotherham United. Anthony Forde replaces Carlton Morris.
- 82': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Sam Winnall replaces Jordan Rhodes.
- 85': Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Keiren Westwood tries a through ball, but Atdhe Nuhiu is caught offside.
- 86': Substitution, Rotherham United. Alex Bray replaces Richard Smallwood.
- 86': Foul by Richard Wood (Rotherham United).
- 86': Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 86': Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Ross Wallace tries a through ball, but Atdhe Nuhiu is caught offside.
- 87': Foul by Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 87': Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Atdhe Nuhiu (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 89': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anthony Forde with a headed pass.
- 90'+2': Hand ball by Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+2': Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United).
- 90'+4': Foul by Atdhe Nuhiu (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+4': Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Anthony Forde (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Rotherham United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Rotherham United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
Statistics
 SHW |
ROT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 56.3 | Possession | 43.7 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 289 | Accurate Passes | 192 |
| 407 | Passes | 311 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 17 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 78 | Long Balls | 90 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 29 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 7 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 39 | Effective Clearances | 38 |
| 39 | Clearances | 38 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Location: Rotherham, England
Attendance: 10,669
Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Location: Rotherham, England
Attendance: 10,669
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 7 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 7 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 7 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 6 | +4 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Rotherham United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Lewis Price (GK) |
| 6 | Richard Wood |
| 15 | Semi Ajayi |
| 3 | Joe Mattock |
| 17 | Darnell Fisher |
| 4 | Will Vaulks  |
| 33 | Richard Smallwood |
| 22 | Joe Newell |
| 11 | Jon Taylor |
| 10 | Carlton Morris |
| 9 | Daniel Ward |
Sheffield Wednesday (4-1-2-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kieren Westwood (GK) |
| 12 | Glenn Loovens |
| 15 | Tom Lees |
| 3 | David Jones |
| 9 | Adam Reach |
| 32 | Jack Hunt |
| 14 | Gary Hooper |
| 41 | Barry Bannan |
| 33 | Ross Wallace |
| 6 | Steven Fletcher |
| 17 | Jordan Rhodes |
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