Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Derby County: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Derby County in the Championship on Monday, 15 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Derby County beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 at Hillsborough. The visitors took the lead in the 32nd minute when Patrick Agyemang scored, assisted by Bobby Clark, breaking the deadlock after a fairly even opening half where Sheffield Wednesday held more possession but failed to create clear chances. Derby extended their advantage early in the second half with Liam Thompson’s goal in the 57th minute, assisted by Matt Clarke, capitalising on a momentum shift that saw them grow more dominant on the counter.

Sheffield Wednesday, coming off a run of four straight league losses before this match, struggled to respond and picked up several yellow cards amid growing frustration, including one for Dominic Iorfa at 56’. Patrick Agyemang added his second in the 62nd minute to seal the win, shortly after the hosts made a double substitution bringing on Nathaniel Chalobah and George Brown. Derby, who had drawn their previous game but lost two before that, looked comfortable thereafter, managing the game well to secure a clean sheet and build on their recent away win against Swansea City.

Sheffield Wednesday dominated possession with 60% of the ball and completed more successful dribbles at 43 compared to Derby’s 31, suggesting they controlled much of the play but lacked cutting edge in the final third. Derby made better use of their 40% share, earning five corners to Wednesday’s one and recording two assists, which directly contributed to their goals, while the hosts managed none.

The match saw Sheffield Wednesday pick up four yellow cards, reflecting a frustrated performance, against Derby’s single booking, and the hosts used all five substitutions – including a double change at 62’ where Nathaniel Chalobah replaced Jamal Lowe and George Brown came on for Bailey Cadamarteri, followed by later swaps like Gabriel Otegbayo for Dominic Iorfa at 85’. Derby used four subs, such as Andreas Weimann replacing Rhian Brewster at 66’ and Ebou Adams for Bobby Clark at 80’, helping them maintain control without any penalties or injury-time goals on either side.

The game’s first decisive moment came in the 32nd minute when Patrick Agyemang put Derby ahead, assisted by Bobby Clark, shifting the balance after Sheffield Wednesday had enjoyed more of the ball early on. Derby doubled their lead at 57’ through Liam Thompson, assisted by Matt Clarke, right after Patrick Agyemang’s yellow card for a foul at 56’, which coincided with Dominic Iorfa’s booking for the hosts.

Patrick Agyemang then grabbed his second goal at 62’ to make it 3-0, a turning point that prompted Sheffield Wednesday’s immediate double substitution, with Nathaniel Chalobah replacing Jamal Lowe and George Brown coming on for Bailey Cadamarteri. Later yellow cards for the hosts, including Max Lowe at 79’ and Charlie McNeill at 84’, highlighted their mounting frustration, while Derby managed the closing stages effectively with changes like Lars-Jørgen Salvesen replacing Patrick Agyemang at 88’.

Sheffield Wednesday lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Dominic Iorfa anchoring the defence before his substitution at 85’ for Gabriel Otegbayo, and players like Jamal Lowe and Bailey Cadamarteri pushing forward until they were replaced at 62’ by Nathaniel Chalobah and George Brown respectively. Svante Ingelsson featured in midfield before making way for Iké Ugbo at 85’, while Harry Amass, who picked up a yellow card at 87’, was involved on the flank until Yisa Alao came on for him in stoppage time.

Derby County set up in a 3-4-3 shape, with Patrick Agyemang leading the line effectively by scoring twice before being replaced by Lars-Jørgen Salvesen at 88’, supported by assists from Bobby Clark and Matt Clarke. Rhian Brewster started up front until Andreas Weimann replaced him at 66’, while Bobby Clark, who provided an assist, made way for Ebou Adams at 80’ alongside Ben Brereton Díaz being substituted for Kayden Jackson.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match was Patrick Agyemang, who stood out with his two goals that proved crucial in Derby County’s victory, despite not recording any assists, big chances created or key passes. His clinical finishing in the 32nd and 62nd minutes broke the game open, and even after picking up a yellow card at 56’, he remained a constant threat before coming off late for Lars-Jørgen Salvesen.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Derby County (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston North End (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield United (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea City (A)

Sheffield Wednesday have just suffered a 0-3 home defeat to Derby County, extending their poor run with only one point from their last five league games and leaving them rooted at 24th on -9 points. They face a tough test next against Ipswich Town, currently fifth on 34 points, on 20 December 2025 at 15:00, where a positive result is vital to start climbing away from the relegation zone after recent setbacks like draws with Watford and losses to Preston North End and Sheffield United.

Derby County have just secured a 3-0 away win over Sheffield Wednesday, boosting their form after a mixed spell that included a draw with Millwall and losses to Leicester City and Middlesbrough, placing them 12th on 30 points. They host Portsmouth, who sit 21st on 20 points, on 20 December 2025 at 15:00, offering a chance to build momentum and push towards the play-off spots following their recent victory at Swansea City.

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