Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Sheffield Wednesday face Rotherham United in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.
At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.
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Sheffield Wednesday FC 2 - 0 Rotherham United FC
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:58
Attempt saved. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by John Buckley.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:58
Cameron Dawson (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:57
Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:55
Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:54
Attempt missed. Sam Clucas (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box following a set piece situation.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:50
Attempt missed. Sam Clucas (Rotherham United) right footed shot from more than 35 yards.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:48
Offside, Rotherham United. Viktor Johansson tries a through ball, but Sebastian Revan is caught offside.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:47
Foul by Reece James (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:46
Jordan Hugill (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:46
Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:45
Pol Valentín (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:45
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Djeidi Gassama replaces Josh Windass.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:45
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Pol Valentín replaces Callum Paterson.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:42
Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:40
Foul by Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:39
Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:38
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. John Buckley replaces Anthony Musaba because of an injury.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:38
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:38
Delay in match because of an injury Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:35
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:35
Substitution, Rotherham United. Sam Nombe replaces Lee Peltier.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:35
Substitution, Rotherham United. Georgie Kelly replaces Christ Tiéhi.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:35
Delay in match because of an injury Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:31
Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:31
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Lee Peltier.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:31
Attempt blocked. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:30
Foul by Cohen Bramall (Rotherham United).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:30
Foul by Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:30
Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Dominic Iorfa.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:31
Attempt blocked. Fred Onyedinma (Rotherham United) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lee Peltier.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:28
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Will Vaulks replaces George Byers.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:28
Substitution, Rotherham United. Sam Clucas replaces Cafú.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:28
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:25
Delay in match because of an injury Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:24
Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Josh Windass following a fast break.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:21
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Cohen Bramall.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:21
Attempt blocked. Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Windass.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:21
Attempt missed. Sebastian Revan (Rotherham United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jordan Hugill.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:21
Attempt blocked. Fred Onyedinma (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:20
Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by George Byers.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:17
Foul by Fred Onyedinma (Rotherham United).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:17
Foul by Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:16
Attempt missed. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:14
Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:11
Christ Tiéhi (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:10
Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
14:09
Second Half begins Sheffield Wednesday 2, Rotherham United 0.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:54
First Half ends, Sheffield Wednesday 2, Rotherham United 0.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:54
Attempt missed. Sean Morrison (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lee Peltier with a headed pass following a corner.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:54
Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Michael Smith.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:54
Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:54
Foul by Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:51
Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross following a corner.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:49
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Cohen Bramall.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:49
Foul by Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:49
Foul by Fred Onyedinma (Rotherham United).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:47
Foul by Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:45
Attempt missed. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Callum Paterson with a cross.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:45
Lee Peltier (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:43
Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:42
Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 2, Rotherham United 0. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anthony Musaba following a fast break.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:41
Attempt missed. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Anthony Musaba.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:39
Foul by Reece James (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:37
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Dexter Lembikisa.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:35
Attempt saved. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:32
Substitution, Rotherham United. Sebastian Revan replaces Arvin Appiah because of an injury.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:30
Attempt missed. George Byers (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:26
Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:26
Foul by Fred Onyedinma (Rotherham United).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:16
Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 1, Rotherham United 0. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from very close range.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:18
Attempt saved. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:16
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:16
Delay in match because of an injury Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:12
Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:12
Callum Paterson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:08
Foul by Reece James (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:07
Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:07
Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:06
George Byers (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
13:04
First Half begins.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
12:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Rotherham United
12:00
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