Sheffield Wednesday finish strong as first half goals sink West Bromwich Albion | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Sheffield Wednesday beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at Hillsborough. In the 36th minute, Nathaniel Chalobah turned in from close range after a set piece to put the hosts ahead. Liam Palmer made it two with a left-footed finish following a corner (40.), giving The Owls control before the interval. West Bromwich Albion had 61.8% possession and 13 attempts, but The Owls limited them to five on target. The Owls closed it out despite a late reply from Karlan Ahearne-Grant (82.) and end the Championship season 24th, while West Bromwich Albion finish 21st.

Player of the Match: Nathaniel Chalobah set the tone with the opener, adding 12 recoveries and three tackles as he anchored midfield.

Stat of the Match: The Owls won 64.7% of their aerial duels, a platform for protecting their lead under pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces were decisive, with both home goals stemming from dead-ball deliveries. West Bromwich Albion had 61.8% possession and 13 total attempts but managed only five on target. Jamal Lowe struck the post after the restart, highlighting The Owls' counter threat at 2-0.