Ben Woodburn scored the opener and still finished on the losing side as Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to beat Salford City 2-1 in the Football League Trophy. It was a night when the scoreboard and the run of play told two entirely different stories.
7.7Ben WoodburnSalford City · Midfielder1 goal · 1 shot · 1 key passSalford City 1:2 Sheffield Wednesday — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 45 + 2(Foul)
Second half0 - 2
- 55(J. Akpobi)
- 57(Foul)
- 69(Foul)
- 73(Foul)
- 74F. McMahon-Brown
- 75(Dissent)
- 77
- 88S. DuruhJ. Akpobi
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What was the final score of Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Salford City 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Ben Woodburn (34', assist Ryan Graydon) for Salford City; Davis Keillor-Dunn (55', assist Joel Akpobi) for Sheffield Wednesday; Jamal Lowe (77') for Sheffield Wednesday.
Was Sheffield Wednesday's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Sheffield Wednesday won on finishing.
Were there any cards in Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Yellow cards: Matt Butcher (Salford City); Jaden Heskey (Sheffield Wednesday); Zach Awe (Salford City); Ryan Graydon (Salford City); Ben Woodburn (Salford City).
Head to Head meetings Salford City - Sheffield Wednesday
- Matches1
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match1-2
Salford City
Sheffield Wednesday
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Victories
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Draws
- 1
Victories
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Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 2 |
Average per game | 1 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-2 |
Salford City
Sheffield Wednesday
Salford City - Sheffield Wednesday Best statistical picks
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Salford City
Salford City is a strong favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 57.6 vs 45.1 for Sheffield Wednesday. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 64.6 vs 33.9); CheckLive signal strength 74%.
Home win — Salford City3.25
High confidence74%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
54.7
40.5
CheckSkill
56.7
53.6
CheckMental
64.6
33.9
CheckLive total57.6 vs 45.1+12.5
More match signals
Over 3.586%2.38
Salford City (DNB)82%2.50
Salford City (−1)82%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Salford City: overall rating 57.6 vs 45.1, CheckLive signal strength 74%.
What is Salford City's main edge?
Salford City is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 64.6 vs 33.9 for Sheffield Wednesday. The overall rating gap is 16.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Salford City vs Sheffield Wednesday, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
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Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
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