Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League Championship
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Knockaert the hero as Brighton win thriller vs. Sheff Wednesday
Anthony Knockaert scored a late winner as Brighton leapfrogged Newcastle to go top of the Championship with a 2-1 win vs. Sheffield Wednesday.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Attempt saved. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert.
- 2': Attempt saved. Jamie Murphy (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 3': Foul by Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 3': Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Foul by Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 7': Attempt missed. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 7': Attempt missed. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 9': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 10': Foul by Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 10': Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 24': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Glenn Murray tries a through ball, but Anthony Knockaert is caught offside.
- 25': Attempt saved. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 25': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by David Stockdale.
- 26': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Jamie Murphy.
- 28': Foul by Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 28': Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 28': Delay in match Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
- 29': Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 33': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Liam Palmer replaces Jack Hunt because of an injury.
- 33': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Sébastien Pocognoli.
- 34': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Tomer Hemed with a through ball following a fast break.
- 36': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 36': Attempt missed. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Winnall.
- 38': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Anthony Knockaert tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 40': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Connor Goldson tries a through ball, but Tomer Hemed is caught offside.
- 44': Attempt missed. Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Dale Stephens.
- 45': Own Goal by Lewis Dunk, Brighton and Hove Albion. Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
- 45'+3': Foul by Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 45'+3': Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+4': Foul by Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 45'+4': Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': Foul by Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
- 90'+7': Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
- 49': Foul by Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 49': Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 49': Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 53': Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 53': Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 54': Attempt missed. Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 56': Attempt saved. Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Sébastien Pocognoli with a cross.
- 57': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Steven Fletcher replaces Sam Winnall.
- 58': Attempt saved. Jamie Murphy (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tomer Hemed with a cross.
- 59': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 61': Attempt saved. Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 62': Hand ball by Connor Goldson (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 62': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Sébastien Pocognoli.
- 63': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Connor Goldson.
- 63': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Tomer Hemed.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Glenn Loovens (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fernando Forestieri.
- 64': Penalty conceded by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 64': Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the red card.
- 66': Penalty saved! Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.
- 66': Attempt saved. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 66': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by David Stockdale.
- 66': Attempt missed. Glenn Loovens (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ross Wallace with a cross following a corner.
- 67': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Callum McManaman replaces Daniel Pudil.
- 67': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Connor Goldson.
- 69': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
- 70': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 71': Attempt missed. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Liam Palmer with a through ball.
- 74': Connor Goldson (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 74': Foul by Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 75': Attempt missed. Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 79': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Solly March replaces Jamie Murphy.
- 79': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Steve Sidwell replaces Oliver Norwood.
- 80': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Foul by Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 80': Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Anthony Knockaert tries a through ball, but Lewis Dunk is caught offside.
- 85': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sébastien Pocognoli with a cross.
- 87': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Foul by Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 87': Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Ross Wallace (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Hutchinson with a headed pass.
- 88': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 89': Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 89': David Stockdale (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Reach.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Jiri Skalak replaces Anthony Knockaert.
- 90'+2': Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Liam Palmer tries a through ball, but Sam Hutchinson is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Glenn Loovens (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Callum McManaman (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 90'+4': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
- 90'+5': Foul by Callum McManaman (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+5': Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Foul by Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+6': Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Second yellow card to Sam Hutchinson (Sheffield Wednesday) for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Sheffield Wednesday 1.
Statistics
 SHW |
BHA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 9 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 2 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 53.9 | Possession | 46.1 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 352 | Accurate Passes | 302 |
| 433 | Passes | 385 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 25 | Crosses | 9 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.6 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 72 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 14 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 45 |
| 18 | Clearances | 45 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: American Express Stadium
Location: Falmer, England
Attendance: 27,162
Venue: American Express Stadium
Location: Falmer, England
Attendance: 27,162
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
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | David Stockdale (GK)  |
| 5 | Lewis Dunk |
| 22 | Shane Duffy |
| 12 | Sébastien Pocognoli |
| 18 | Connor Goldson |
| 21 | Oliver Norwood |
| 6 | Dale Stephens |
| 15 | Jamie Murphy |
| 11 | Anthony Knockaert |
| 10 | Tomer Hemed |
| 17 | Glenn Murray  |
Sheffield Wednesday (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kieren Westwood (GK) |
| 12 | Glenn Loovens |
| 15 | Tom Lees |
| 36 | Daniel Pudil |
| 32 | Jack Hunt |
| 41 | Barry Bannan |
| 23 | Sam Hutchinson |
| 9 | Adam Reach |
| 33 | Ross Wallace |
| 11 | Sam Winnall |
| 45 | Fernando Forestieri |
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