Sheffield Wednesday faced the frustration of defeat at the hands of Sheffield United, leaving fans discontent and Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman sharing their sentiments.
The decisive 1-0 loss in the Steel City derby came from Tyrese Campbell’s 50th-minute goal at Bramall Lane. Looking ahead, manager Danny Rohl shifts focus to the upcoming clash against Cardiff City at Hillsborough in November and the extensive fixture list until March, marked by the absence of international breaks.
Come March, the Owls anticipate a chance for retribution in the second Steel City derby of the season on their turf. To turn the tide, they must exhibit composure in crucial moments.
Fans criticized James Beadle for his role in Campbell’s goal, finding the Owls’ defense lacking. Meanwhile, Don Goodman singled out Max Lowe for a costly error during the match. Despite Lowe’s promising form leading up to the derby, a “stupid” foul by him in the 52nd minute added to Wednesday’s woes post-concession, leaving Goodman exasperated by the unnecessary mistake.
Sheffield Wednesday’s struggle with set-pieces is a longstanding concern, prompting the hiring of a specialist coach, Ben King, earlier in the season. Nevertheless, the team continues to have the worst set-piece record in the Championship, having conceded 10 goals from such situations this season—three more than any other team. Lowe’s ill-timed foul near the penalty area only magnified this weakness, emphasizing the need for discipline in high-stakes matches like derbies to avoid further setbacks.
