Sheffield Wednesday secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Birmingham City in their Championship clash at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. The win, coming from goals by Barry Bannan and Aiden Naby, lifts the Owls out of the relegation zone and into 21st place, just one point above the drop zone with four games remaining. Birmingham City, who scored through Lukas Jutkiewicz, remain in 15th place. The result keeps Sheffield Wednesday’s survival hopes alive, with manager Tony Pulis praising his team’s resilience after the match. The victory is Sheffield Wednesday’s third in their last five games, providing a significant boost to their relegation battle.
Sheffield Wednesday Claims Crucial Victory Over Birmingham City
Sheffield Wednesday secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Birmingham City at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon. The Owls moved up to 14th in the Championship table, while Birmingham City remain in the relegation zone.
The winning goal came from Barry Bannan in the 78th minute, his first of the season. Bannan capitalised on a defensive error, slotting the ball past Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.
Wednesday took the lead in the 23rd minute through George Byers. The midfielder struck a powerful shot from 25 yards out, beating Etheridge at his near post.
Birmingham City equalised just before half-time through Jeremie Bela. The winger latched onto a through ball from Troy Deeney and slotted past Cameron Dawson in the Wednesday goal.
The victory extends Sheffield Wednesday’s unbeaten home run to four games. Manager Darren Moore praised his side’s resilience, stating, “We showed great character to come back and get the three points.”
Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer criticised his side’s defensive frailties. “We can’t keep giving away goals like that,” he said post-match. “We need to be more solid at the back.”
The result leaves Birmingham City in the relegation zone, four points from safety. Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, move up to 14th, six points clear of the drop zone.
Owls Secure Three Points in Tight Championship Clash
Sheffield Wednesday secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Birmingham City in a tightly contested Championship clash at Hillsborough. The lone goal came from Barry Bannan in the 37th minute, his fifth of the season.
The Owls dominated possession, holding 58% of the ball throughout the match. They created more chances, registering 12 shots compared to Birmingham’s six.
Birmingham City’s best opportunity came in the 62nd minute when Jeremie Bela put the ball in the back of the net. However, the goal was disallowed for offside after a lengthy VAR review.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his team’s resilience. “We knew it would be a tough game,” Moore said post-match. “But the lads showed great character to grind out the result.”
The victory lifts Sheffield Wednesday to 14th in the Championship table. They now have 45 points from 31 games. Birmingham City remain in 19th place with 35 points.
The result extends Sheffield Wednesday’s unbeaten home run to five games. Their next fixture is away against Millwall on Saturday.
Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer expressed disappointment. “We had our chances,” Bowyer admitted. “But we lacked that final touch today.”
Blades Edge Past Blues With Late Goal
Sheffield Wednesday secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Birmingham City at Hillsborough Stadium. The lone goal came in the 88th minute from Tom Lees, his first of the season. The win moves Wednesday up to 15th in the Championship table.
Birmingham City dominated possession in the first half, but struggled to create clear chances. Wednesday’s defence held firm, with goalkeeper Cameron Dawson making three crucial saves. The home side created their best chance in the 37th minute, but Barry Bannan’s effort was well saved by Birmingham goalkeeper John Ruddy.
The second half saw Wednesday come out with more intent, creating several half-chances. In the 62nd minute, Jordan Rhodes had a goal disallowed for offside after a quick counter-attack. Birmingham responded with pressure of their own, but again found Dawson in fine form.
With just two minutes remaining, Wednesday broke the deadlock through Lees. The centre-back rose highest to meet a corner kick from the right, powering a header past Ruddy. “It’s a massive three points for us,” said Wednesday manager Darren Moore after the match. “We showed great character to keep going until the end.”
The result leaves Birmingham City in 22nd place, just one point above the relegation zone. Wednesday’s next fixture is away to Millwall on Saturday, while Birmingham host Swansea City. Both teams will be looking to build on this result in their next matches.
Sheffield Wednesday Extends Unbeaten Run
Sheffield Wednesday extended their unbeaten run to six games with a crucial 2-1 victory over Birmingham City at Hillsborough. The Owls moved up to 17th in the Championship table, now just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Tom Lees and Barry Bannan scored for Wednesday, with Bannan’s strike coming just before half-time. Birmingham’s Gary Gardner pulled one back in the 58th minute, but Wednesday held firm to secure the three points.
Manager Darren Moore praised his side’s resilience after the match. “We showed great character today,” Moore said. “We knew it would be a tough game, but the lads dug deep and got the result we needed.”
Wednesday’s next challenge comes against Millwall on Saturday. The Lions currently sit just one point behind Wednesday in the Championship standings.
Birmingham City Suffers Setback in Promotion Push
Sheffield Wednesday secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Birmingham City in a tightly contested Championship clash at Hillsborough. The win moves the Owls up to seventh in the table, while Birmingham’s promotion hopes suffer a significant blow.
Wednesday took the lead in the 23rd minute through a well-placed header from Jordan Rhodes. The striker capitalised on a pinpoint cross from Barry Bannan, who had been a constant threat down the left flank.
Birmingham equalised just before half-time through a penalty converted by Jeremie Boga. The Ivory Coast international coolly slotted home after a handball decision against Wednesday’s defender Dominic Iorfa.
The decisive goal came in the 68th minute, with Wednesday’s George Byers rising highest to meet another Bannan cross. The defender’s powerful header beat Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who could only watch as the ball nestled into the bottom corner.
Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his side’s resilience. “We showed great character to come back and get the win,” he said post-match. “It’s a vital three points for us in our push for the play-offs.”
Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer lamented his side’s defending. “We’ve got to be better at the back,” he admitted. “We gave away cheap goals and that’s not good enough at this level.”
The defeat leaves Birmingham in tenth place, six points behind sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s victory keeps them firmly in the promotion hunt with a game in hand over their rivals.
Sheffield Wednesday’s hard-fought victory over Birmingham City has lifted them out of the Championship relegation zone, at least for now. The win, secured by a second-half goal from substitute Barry Bannan, has given the Owls a crucial three points in their battle for survival. With several teams still within touching distance, the race to avoid the drop remains tightly contested. Wednesday’s next challenge comes against Blackburn Rovers, while Birmingham will look to bounce back against Middlesbrough. The final few weeks of the season promise to be tense for all clubs involved.
