Sheffield Wednesday rounded-off their League One regular season with a confident 1-0 win over 10-man Derby County after Smith’s first half penalty proved to be enough as the Rams faltered in their attempts to creep into the play-off places.
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Derby threw the lot at Wednesday who held firm thanks to committed defending and a stellar performance between the sticks from Cam Dawson.
Here are our ratings from a very satisfactory sunny afternoon at S6.
9. Marvin Johnson - 7
Looked dangerous cutting in from wide and won the penno - and the red card - with some sharp work. Couple of dangerous crosses and another diligent display going the other way. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
10. Callum Paterson - 7
Did what he do, beasting around and picking up spaces. Wasn’t his most effective game on the ball but he caused issues for the Rams. Couldn’t get the appropriate purchase on Windass’ cross after the hour. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
11. Michael Smith - 7
20 up for the big man with a well-taken penalty - despite some tomfoolery from the Rams in attempting to put him off. Bobbed about and created space for others in doing so. That goal tally is a significant one and doing so inside the regular season is some achievement. Off to rest his trotters with half an hour left. Photo: UGC
12. Josh Windass - 7
On for Smith with half an hour to run. Got into the game straight away, bending one shot high and wide before laying on a clever cross for Paterson. More significant minutes under the belt as Wednesday look to prime things. Seeing him back on the ball is like seeing a tiger on the loose - dangerous and exciting. Photo: UGC/SWFC