Sheffield Wednesday made it three games without a goal after they struggled to a goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers at Hillsborough. This result brought to 17 matches their winless run in the Sky Bet Championship. Yet as a consequence, it is their own residents who now languish at the bottom of the league table. At the helm, Henrik Pedersen is steering the squad toward success in their first season. They’re eager to get that elusive first home league win of the season.
That script was very nearly flipped in the first half as Sheffield Wednesday pushed hard to take the lead, with skipper Barry Bannan going closest. In the 28th minute, Bannan nearly got on the scoresheet with a long-range effort. It flew impossibly close to going in wide right, barely missing the mark. Despite this opening and a lively display, the home side were guilty of not taking advantage of their opportunities.
A Struggling Side
Sheffield Wednesday’s struggles are mirrored by their current last place position in the league table. They ended 2025 with a whimper, defined by atrocious performances—each more dismal than the last. The squad suffered from this fact as they had no experienced outfield players on the bench. This absence hamstrung their tactical options during key moments of the match.
As the match progressed, Sheffield Wednesday found themselves pinned back for large periods, with Blackburn pressing for an opening goal. It is worth mentioning that Gabriel Otegbayo and Charlie McNeill went close with some encouraging efforts. They were never able to penetrate Blackburn’s defense.
Missed Opportunities
Aside from Bannan’s near-miss, Sheffield Wednesday created further late-game chances that might have snatched them a much-needed victory. In the 86th minute, after a feed from the opposite wingback, Harry Amass crossed in nicely to create another opportunity for the hosts. With McGhee clearing the ball back across goal, Sheffield Wednesday was not able to capitalize on the chance to score.
Sheffield Wednesday have missed one too many chances to goal in recent weeks. For the entirety of their uphill and underfunded campaign, this issue has dogged them. They’re out here desperately hunting points. Their remit is to escape from the foot of the standings and avoid a battle against the drop.
Looking Ahead
Sheffield Wednesday are preparing for their upcoming matches. They need to get together and figure out how to convert their opportunities into goals! First-time national team manager Henrik Pedersen has a tall order ahead of him, with his squad deeply needing a watershed performance. Instead, they’ll need to settle for what will be their first home league victory. The pressure is increasing as they scramble to try to stanch their fortunes in the next several weeks.
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