Sheffield Wednesday vs Harrogate Town: Darren Moore makes 10 changes for Papa John's Trophy tie
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Both sides have already qualified to the knockout stage of the Papa John’s Trophy so the winner of tonight’s tie will claim top spot in Group H and a home draw in the last 32.
With the fixture list piling up, Darren Moore has made no fewer than 10 changes to his starting XI.
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Harrogate Town LIVE: 10 changes for Papa John’ Trophy tie
Key Events
- David Agbontohoma makes Owls debut
- Ciaran Brennan and Liam Waldock also start
Good defending from Brown
The stand-in centre-back gets in the way of Diamond’s strike after the attacker once again went on the charge at Wednesday’s defence.
Another save from Wildsmith
The lively Jack Diamond cuts inside and hits one low from inside the area which Wildsmith beats away to safety.
HT 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
The Owls will surely be happy with that scoreline, especially with so many changes and with Wildsmith being called into action on numerous occasions.
Brennan has been the pick of the young players involved so far. Waldock has also shown he’s got an eye for a pass.
Harrogate turning up the heat
Harrogate are starting to press Wednesday high up in their own half whenever the Owls try and play out from the back. That pressure nearly pays off as it leads to them stealing possession and working a chance, which is saved by Wildsmith.
Wednesday’s number two has caught the eye between the sticks in this half.
A bit of rough and tumble
Brown shoves Harrogate skipper Josh Falkingham after getting a knee to the head while he was on the ground. Referee Trevor Kettle quickly intervenes and no cards are shown.
It should be 2-0
Waldock plays Sylla Sow through on goal, but the Dutchman’s first touch is too heavy and allows Mark Oxley in the Harrogate goal to close the ball down.
Brennan catching the eye
Ciaran Brennan has looked comfortable this half playing on the right of a three-man defence. Calm under pressure and confident to get on the ball and make runs forward. Pick of the youngsters so far.