Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Oxford United LIVE: Darren Moore reaction and player ratings

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Both sides will be hoping to build upon impressive results in midweek which saw the Owls inflict Wigan’s first defeat of the season and the U’s hammer Accrington Stanley 5-1.

Darren Moore' s side stopped a run of four matches without a win with victory against one of the division’s early pace-setters and could move back into the play-off places with three points this afternoon.

Stay tuned for team news, live updates and post-match reaction.

Sheffield Wednesday v Oxford United LIVE

Key Events

  • Oxford take first-half lead
  • Owls could move into play-off places with a win
  • Darren Moore’s side stopped a run of four matches without victory with three points against Wigan on Tuesday
  • Oxford are one place above Sheffield Wednesday but only have two wins in their last seven matches

More last-ditch defending as Paterson loses his cool

Dom Iorfa cuts out another ball into the six-yard box as Paterson loses his cool and goes into the book for trying to snatch the ball off an Oxford player following a foul.

Herbie Kane goes down, seemingly suffering from cramp...after around 60 minutes.

You’re supposed to be a professional, son!

In fairness, he’s replaced - by Oxford’s top scorer James Henry. He has four goals to his name this season.

Drinks break as an Oxford man is down and receiving treatment. Think the ‘housery’ could be starting, he’s fine.

We thought it’d be open and it’s starting to go that way - Oxford unleash a long-range drive which Peacock-Farrell sees wide. It didn’t look on target, but better safe than sorry.

Owls break from the corner and Johnson is picked out on the near side from a cross-field ball, but the defender’s catch up with him and his shot is blocked. Good to see more from him going forward after a quiet first half.

Wing’s effort from outside the area falls harlessly into Stevens’ arms, but this is better from Wednesday. Bannan involved again. He has moved inside this half with, Adeniran further wide.

Silky stuff from Bannan on the edge of the area before he floats a lovely ball into the box for Berahino, who meets it with his head, but it hits the foot of the post.

Best chance for the Owls so far.

BPF produces a super save at point-blank range just seconds into this half. Not sure how Oxford managed to find themselves so free inside the six-yard area, mind.

Corner comes in as is met by an Oxford defender before it’s hooked away.

Saido Berahino is on for Lee Gregory.

BPF - 4

LP - 6

DI - 6

CD - 5

MJ - 4

DA - 5

BB - 5

CP - 6

LW - 5

OS - 5

LG - 6

Half time greeted by boos

Below par from Wednesday, who must find at least one more gear to turn this around and reverse their hoodoo when it comes from recovering from falling behind.

Got a feeling we might see the home side out early for the second period.