Another moment of magic from sub James McAtee, off the bench at half-time, was the difference between the two sides, while Iliman Ndiaye had a later strike ruled out for a foul on goalkeeper Max O’Leary by Billy Sharp.
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13. Notable subs: James McAtee 7.5
Came on at the break, to big cheers from the crowd, in place of Fleck and made the breakthrough with a lovely composed finish after great vision from Ndiaye to pick him out Photo: David Davies
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