Sheffield Wednesday vs. Peterborough United – Football Match Report – May 18, 2023

Sheffield Wednesday pulled off the best comeback in English Football League playoff historical past as they overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit towards Peterborough United to achieve the League One playoff last through a penalty shootout on Thursday.

Wednesday, who narrowly missed automated promotion from the third tier and completed 19 factors above Peterborough within the common season, seemed down and out after Friday’s hammering.

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But roared on by the house followers at Hillsborough, they turned the tie on its head to win 5-1 on the evening after additional time after which held their nerve to prevail 5-3 within the shootout to spark wild scenes of celebration with the followers invading the pitch.

Michael Smith acquired the comeback below method with a penalty after 9 minutes and Lee Gregory halved the arrears earlier than halftime to provide Wednesday perception.

Reece James made it 3-0 on the evening and within the eighth minute of stoppage time Liam Palmer prodded dwelling from shut vary to spark pandemonium within the stands.

Another twist noticed Peterborough edge forward on mixture within the first half of additional time when a cross deflected in off the unfortunate Gregory. But a weary Wednesday wouldn’t give in and Callum Paterson’s cool end within the 112th minute despatched the sport right into a shootout.

Wednesday then scored all of their penalties whereas Dan Butler thumped his towards the bar for Peterborough.

Jack Hunt dispatched the essential kick to ship Wednesday to Wembley and an opportunity to return to the Championship.