Sheffield Wednesday brought 2025 to a close by earning a point against Blackburn Rovers at Hillsborough on Monday night, drawing 0-0.
On a night of very few clear cut chances for either side, both the Owls and Rovers cancelled each other out in a game bereft of attacking quality.
Wednesday, who took their time to get going, overcoming a slow and sloppy start, produced some nice patterns of play, but they failed to test Aynsley Pears in the visitors’ goal.
Nevertheless, they did enough to secure a first clean sheet at Hillsborough for the first time since their 2-0 win over Stoke City just over 12 months ago.
Here is how we rated the players at Hillsborough:
5. Liam Palmer - 5
Tried to offer Wednesday an attacking presence on the right from wing-back, getting forward when he could, but he struggled to impose himself on proceedings. Also let himself down with some poor passes. | UGC
6. Jarvis Thornton - 6
Banked a second successive start at the base of the midfield and showed for the ball regularly. Saw a fierce drive blocked in the second half from outside the penalty area. He was replaced by fellow youngster Rio Shipston after 79 minutes. | UGC
7. Barry Bannan - 6
Went close to scoring in the first half, lifting a chipped effort just wide after being found via an excellent Charlie McNeill pass. After some sloppy passes in the opening exchanges, he grew into the game and started to make his mark. | UGC
8. Harry Amass - 6
The 18-year-old, maintaining his trend of starting every Championship game since moving to Hillsborough, sparked his team into life after showing bravery to get forward from left wing-back and send in a teasing cross after a slow start. Showed some good technicality throughout. | UGC