Sheffield Wednesday mounted an appeal against Di’Shon Bernard’s red card ahead of their clash with West Bromwich Albion. Bernard received his marching orders for a suspected handball incident during the recent 2-1 loss to Luton Town. The decision sparked controversy as many associated with the club believed the ball had actually struck Bernard’s shoulder, not his hand.

The red card led to a penalty for Luton, allowing Carlton Morris to level the score. Despite their efforts, the Owls couldn’t hold on with ten men, eventually conceding another goal to Morris. This defeat extended their winless streak in the Championship. Speculation arose about whether Sheffield Wednesday would challenge the decision to prevent Bernard from missing the West Brom game. Manager Danny Röhl confirmed that they made an attempt to appeal the decision but were unsuccessful, meaning Bernard would be unavailable for the upcoming fixture.

Röhl expressed disappointment over the outcome but emphasized the need to shift focus to the next match against West Brom. He mentioned that the club had discussions with referees regarding the incident but acknowledged the inability to alter the situation now. Looking ahead, Röhl emphasized the importance of concentrating on the upcoming opponent. Although Bernard would miss the West Brom game, he would be back in contention for the following match against Bristol City.