Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League Championship
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Sheffield Wednesday maintain play-off push with victory over Nottingham Forest
Sheffield Wednesday maintain play-off push with victory over Nottingham Forest
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Hand ball by Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 3': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Eric Lichaj.
- 3': Attempt saved. Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.
- 6': Jamie Ward (Nottingham Forest) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Ross McCormack.
- 7': Foul by Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 7': Ross McCormack (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Attempt missed. Ben Brereton (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 8': Foul by Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 8': Joe Worrall (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Matthew Cash (Nottingham Forest).
- 9': Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Hand ball by Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 17': Attempt blocked. Almen Abdi (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 17': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by David Vaughan.
- 18': Attempt saved. Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack Hunt.
- 20': Foul by Ross McCormack (Nottingham Forest).
- 20': Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Foul by Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 22': Ross McCormack (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Corner, Nottingham Forest. Conceded by Daniel Pudil.
- 24': Penalty Nottingham Forest. Ben Brereton draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 24': Penalty conceded by Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 25': Delay in match Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
- 26': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 26': Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 27': Penalty saved! Ross McCormack (Nottingham Forest) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
- 27': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by David Vaughan (Nottingham Forest).
- 28': Goal! Nottingham Forest 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Almen Abdi (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner.
- 29': David Vaughan (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Foul by Almen Abdi (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 30': Foul by Almen Abdi (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 30': Matthew Cash (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Almen Abdi (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Foul by Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 32': Jamie Ward (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest).
- 32': Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Attempt missed. Daniel Pinillos (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 35': Foul by Daniel Fox (Nottingham Forest).
- 35': Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Attempt missed. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Almen Abdi.
- 40': Foul by Matthew Cash (Nottingham Forest).
- 40': Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Attempt saved. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jordan Rhodes with a headed pass.
- 45': Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Ben Brereton (Nottingham Forest).
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Nottingham Forest 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Nottingham Forest 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
- 46': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by Joe Worrall (Nottingham Forest).
- 49': Delay in match Matthew Cash (Nottingham Forest) because of an injury.
- 50': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 51': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Eric Lichaj.
- 52': Goal! Nottingham Forest 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner following a corner.
- 53': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 54': Daniel Fox (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 56': Attempt saved. Matthew Cash (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 57': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Foul by Jamie Ward (Nottingham Forest).
- 57': Jamie Ward (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Britt Assombalonga replaces Jamie Ward.
- 58': Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Mustapha Carayol replaces Ross McCormack.
- 59': Attempt missed. Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 60': Goal! Nottingham Forest 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Ben Osborn (Nottingham Forest) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ben Brereton.
- 62': Offside, Nottingham Forest. Daniel Fox tries a through ball, but Matthew Cash is caught offside.
- 64': Hand ball by Almen Abdi (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 65': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Foul by Joe Worrall (Nottingham Forest).
- 68': Attempt missed. Ben Brereton (Nottingham Forest) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Daniel Pinillos with a cross.
- 69': David Vaughan (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 75': Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Pajtim Kasami replaces Matthew Cash.
- 75': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Ross Wallace replaces Almen Abdi.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
- 78': Foul by Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 78': Mustapha Carayol (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Foul by Pajtim Kasami (Nottingham Forest).
- 82': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Steven Fletcher replaces Jordan Rhodes.
- 83': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Joe Worrall.
- 83': Attempt missed. Glenn Loovens (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross following a corner.
- 85': Delay in match Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
- 86': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 87': Offside, Nottingham Forest. Mustapha Carayol tries a through ball, but Britt Assombalonga is caught offside.
- 88': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Sam Winnall replaces Fernando Forestieri.
- 90': David Vaughan (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+2': Delay in match Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
- 90'+2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+3': Ben Osborn (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+5': Foul by Daniel Fox (Nottingham Forest).
- 90'+5': Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Daniel Fox (Nottingham Forest) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Nottingham Forest 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
- 90'+7': Match ends, Nottingham Forest 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
Statistics
 SHW |
NFO |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 12 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 42.9 | Possession | 57.1 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 227 | Accurate Passes | 332 |
| 340 | Passes | 454 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 15 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 81 | Long Balls | 73 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 16 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 27 | Effective Clearances | 34 |
| 27 | Clearances | 34 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: The City Ground
Location: Nottingham, England
Attendance: 20,164
Venue: The City Ground
Location: Nottingham, England
Attendance: 20,164
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
Nottingham Forest (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 43 | Jordan Smith (GK) |
| 13 | Daniel Fox  |
| 42 | Joe Worrall |
| 3 | Daniel Pinillos |
| 2 | Eric Lichaj |
| 11 | Ben Osborn |
| 24 | David Vaughan |
| 19 | Jamie Ward |
| 41 | Matty Cash |
| 50 | Ross McCormack |
| 45 | Ben Brereton Díaz |
Sheffield Wednesday (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kieren Westwood (GK) |
| 12 | Glenn Loovens |
| 39 | Vincent Sasso |
| 36 | Daniel Pudil |
| 32 | Jack Hunt |
| 23 | Sam Hutchinson |
| 7 | Almen Abdi |
| 41 | Barry Bannan |
| 9 | Adam Reach |
| 45 | Fernando Forestieri |
| 17 | Jordan Rhodes |
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