Sheffield Wednesday: Three ups and one down from the Owls' 2-1 defeat to Derby County

Sheffield Wednesday succumbed to their third defeat on the bounce at Hillsborough, losing 2-1 to sixth-placed Derby County.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Nov 2018, 00:54 BST
Updated 25th Nov 2018, 06:35 BST
Adam Reach is congratulated by his teammates after his goalAdam Reach is congratulated by his teammates after his goal
Adam Reach is congratulated by his teammates after his goal

Here were the highs and lows.

ENTERPRISING START

Adam Reach is congratulated by his teammates after his goalAdam Reach is congratulated by his teammates after his goal
Adam Reach is congratulated by his teammates after his goal

Wednesday dominated the early stages. They started on the front foot, with Lucas Joao, one of three players restored to the Owls starting line-up, dragging a shot wide before Adam Reach's well-crafted 12th minute opener. Fernando Forestieri, making his first start since early October, also forced Scott Carson into action from a free-kick as Wednesday pushed hard for a second.

Sheffield Wednesday writer Dom Howson gives his verdict on the Owls' 2-1 defeat to Derby County

REACH'S GOAL

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The 25-year-old was the shining light on another disappointing afternoon for the Owls. His goal oozed quality. He made a clever run in behind the Derby defence and knew exactly what he wanted to do as soon as he received Barry Bannan's lofted delivery and executed it to perfection. It was Reach's sixth goal of the season. He delivered an energetic performance in his attacking midfield role and was a constant threat.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Jos LuhukaySheffield Wednesday boss Jos Luhukay
Sheffield Wednesday boss Jos Luhukay

WEDNESDAY SHOWED FIGHT

No one could accuse Wednesday's players of giving up or feeling sorry for themselves after going behind. There was no meek surrender like there was against Norwich City. Their attitude and application was spot on. What let the Owls down was their wayward finishing in the second half. Forestieri and Morgan Fox spurned gilt-edged chances.

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HOME TROUBLES

Wednesday defender Ash BakerWednesday defender Ash Baker
Wednesday defender Ash Baker

There is no disputing that the Owls have had a tough run of fixtures at Hillsborough. Five of the Championship's top six clubs have visited S6 over the last two months. But Wednesday have alarmingly gone six matches without a win in their own backyard. They have lost three in a row on home soil and their last success at Hillsborough came against Ipswich Town on August 25.

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