Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Bristol City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday, 13 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a proper drubbing at Hillsborough, wasn't it? Sheffield Wednesday kicked off against Bristol City hoping to turn their form around, but it was a disaster from the get-go. An own goal by Harry Amass in the 6th minute set the tone, and they never recovered. Bristol City, on the other hand, are flying high, extending their unbeaten run with a convincing 3-0 win. It's no surprise really, given their recent form, but Wednesday's fans must be gutted to see their side slump to yet another loss at home.

The Owls have now lost three of their last four games, and it's clear they're struggling to find their feet this season. Bristol City, meanwhile, are showing no signs of slowing down, with this victory following hot on the heels of a 4-2 thrashing of Hull City. Anis Mehmeti was the star of the show for the Robins, bagging a goal and an assist. Sheffield Wednesday will need to regroup quickly if they're to avoid being stuck at the bottom of the table.

The stats from this match paint a pretty clear picture of how things went down. Despite having 49% possession, Sheffield Wednesday couldn't convert it into anything meaningful, while Bristol City made the most of their 51% with two assists and three goals. What's surprising is the corner count – Wednesday had four to Bristol's one, but it didn't help them at all. The yellow cards for Wednesday also show a bit of frustration creeping in, which is understandable given their recent run of results.

It's interesting to see the successful dribbles percentage, with Bristol City at 33% compared to Wednesday's 23%. This suggests the Robins were more effective in breaking down the opposition's defence. Overall, the stats align well with the result, showing Bristol City's dominance and Sheffield Wednesday's struggles to make an impact.

The game's turning point came early when Harry Amass put the ball into his own net just six minutes in, setting a gloomy tone for Sheffield Wednesday. It was a nightmare start for the Owls, and they never really recovered from that early blow. Bristol City then piled on the pressure with Emil Riis Jakobsen scoring in the 18th minute, followed by Anis Mehmeti's goal in the 32nd. These moments effectively sealed the game for the Robins, leaving Wednesday with a mountain to climb.

Sheffield Wednesday tried to make changes at halftime, bringing on Jamal Akua Lowe and Bailey Cadamarteri, but it was too little, too late. The yellow cards for Liam Palmer and Yan Valery showed the frustration building within the team. Bristol City, on the other hand, made smart substitutions, with George Tanner, Yu Hirakawa, and Max Bird coming on to maintain their control over the game. The final whistle was a relief for the Robins and a disappointment for the Owls.

Sheffield Wednesday lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Ethan Horvath in goal and a back three of Dominic Iorfa, Gabriel Otegbayo, and Max Lowe. The midfield was packed with Yan Valery, Liam Palmer, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, and Harry Amass, while Iké Ugbo and Charlie McNeill led the line up top. No real surprises in the starting XI, but the early own goal by Amass was a real blow.

The Owls made five substitutions throughout the game, trying to change the tide, but none of them had the desired impact. Jamal Akua Lowe and Bailey Cadamarteri came on at halftime, followed by Sean Fusire, Reece Johnson, and Ernie Weaver. Despite these changes, Sheffield Wednesday couldn't find a way back into the game, and their performance was lacklustre at best.

Bristol City went with a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Radek Vitek between the sticks and a back three of Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, and Rob Atkinson. The midfield was anchored by Mark Sykes, Jason Knight, Adam Randell, and Ross McCrorie, with Scott Twine and Anis Mehmeti supporting Emil Riis up front. The lineup was solid, and it showed in their performance on the pitch.

The Robins made five substitutions, with George Tanner, Yu Hirakawa, Max Bird, Sinclair Armstrong, and Vivaldo Borges dos Santos Neto coming on to maintain their momentum. Anis Mehmeti was the standout performer, scoring a goal and providing an assist. The changes helped Bristol City keep control of the game and secure a comfortable victory.

Anis Mehmeti is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match, and it's no wonder why. He scored a crucial goal in the 32nd minute and provided an assist, showing his class on the pitch. With one big chance created and two key passes, Mehmeti was instrumental in Bristol City's dominant performance. He's the kind of player who can turn a game on its head, and he did just that today.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 4-2 vs Hull City (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

Sitting at 23rd with just one point, Sheffield Wednesday are in dire straits. Their next game is against Grimsby Town on September 16, 2025, at 18:45. After this heavy defeat, the Owls will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to avoid another loss and start climbing the table.

With 11 points and sitting comfortably in 3rd place, Bristol City are in fine form. They face Oxford United, who are languishing in 22nd with just two points, on September 20, 2025, at 14:00. This result will give the Robins confidence as they look to keep their winning streak alive and push for the top spots.

Championship Game Week 6, 25/26

• Middlesbrough Vs West Brom

• QPR Vs Stoke City

• Birmingham Vs Swansea

• Leicester City Vs Coventry

• Blackburn Rovers Vs Ipswich Town

• Derby County Vs Preston

• Hull City Vs Southampton

• Portsmouth Vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Sheffield United Vs Charlton

• Norwich City Vs Wrexham

• Bristol City Vs Oxford Utd

• Millwall Vs Watford

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