Brighton vs. Sheffield Wednesday: Score, Reaction from 2016 Championship Playoff

Sheffield Wednesday secured their place on Monday in the Championship play-off final as they drew 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion in a thrilling match at the Amex Stadium, winning on 3-1 aggregate.  

Lewis Dunk opened the scoring amid a dominant first half for Brighton, but the Seagulls still went in two goals down at half-time due to Ross Wallace’s fortunate equaliser.

Albion were the better side for most of the match as they sought to overturn Wednesday’s 2-0 lead, but they ultimately failed to make their chances pay.

The match began at an electric pace as the hosts immediately set about reducing the deficit. After winning a corner just two minutes in, Brighton caused chaos in the Wednesday area, as Steve Sidwell and James Wilson had efforts blocked before Jiri Skalak fired wide.

The Seagulls pinned their opponents back in their own half as they pressed forward again, and Anthony Knockaert rattled the woodwork with an excellent free-kick after Glenn Loovens brought him down. The Frenchman tried his luck once more several minutes later, and this time he forced a scrambling save from Keiren Westwood.

Retired footballer Didi Hamann commented on the breathless opening period:

How good is that Brighton game? Breathtaking start, may rue them missed chances.

— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) May 16, 2016

Knockaert and Sam Baldock had efforts saved before the latter contrived to head a simple chance wide, but Brighton had the goal they deserved when Dunk stabbed home a Knockaert free-kick from close range.

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