Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Queens Park Rangers: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Saturday, 27 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a proper scrap at Hillsborough, wasn't it? Sheffield Wednesday managed to nick a point off Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw, which, let's be honest, was a bit of a surprise given QPR's recent form. The Owls had been on a bit of a rollercoaster, with a win against Portsmouth but losses to Bristol City and Swansea City before this. Dominic Iorfa's goal in the 30th minute gave them hope, but QPR's Nicolas Madsen equalized from the spot just after halftime. It's a result that stops Sheffield Wednesday's losing streak at home, but they'll need more than just grit to climb out of the relegation zone.

QPR, on the other hand, will be feeling a bit gutted. They came into this match on a high, having won three out of their last four, including a thumping 3-1 win over Wrexham. The draw at Sheffield Wednesday puts a dent in their momentum, but it's not all doom and gloom. They showed resilience to come back from a goal down, and Madsen's penalty was a cool finish under pressure. Both teams had their moments, but in the end, it was a fair result that keeps QPR in the playoff hunt and Sheffield Wednesday fighting for survival.

The stats from this match tell a story of two evenly matched sides. Both teams had 50% possession, which shows they were both keen to have a go at each other. Sheffield Wednesday edged the corner count with 5 to QPR's 4, but it was QPR who had the only penalty of the game, which they converted. The yellow cards were evenly split at 2 each, and neither side managed to create any injury time drama. Overall, the stats reflect a game that could have gone either way, and the draw feels about right.

The game's turning point came early when Dominic Iorfa put Sheffield Wednesday ahead in the 30th minute. It was a well-taken goal that gave the home fans something to cheer about. But just before halftime, QPR made a triple substitution, bringing on Isaac Hayden, Michael Frey, and Karamoko Kader Dembélé, which changed the game's dynamics.

The second half kicked off with a bang as Nicolas Madsen stepped up to take a penalty in the 48th minute, coolly slotting it home to level the score. The game then settled into a tense battle, with both teams making further substitutions in search of a winner. Sheffield Wednesday's Barry Bannan and Svante Ingelsson picked up yellow cards, showing the intensity of the match, but neither side could find a breakthrough, and the game ended in a hard-fought draw.

Sheffield Wednesday lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Ethan Horvath in goal and Dominic Iorfa, Ernie Weaver, and Max Lowe at the back. The midfield was packed with Liam Palmer, Yan Valery, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, and Harry Amass, while Bailey Cadamarteri and George Brown led the line. Iorfa's goal was a highlight, but the team's performance was a mixed bag. The substitutions of Gabriel Otegbayo and Ike Ugbo in the 77th minute, followed by Jamal Akua Lowe in the 86th, showed manager's intent to chase the game, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.

QPR went with a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Paul Nardi between the sticks and a back four of Jimmy Dunne, Liam Morrison, Amadou Salif Mbengue, and Rhys Norrington-Davies. The midfield duo of Jonathan Varane and Nicolas Madsen provided the base, with Harvey Vale, Richard Kone, and Koki Saito supporting R. Burrell up top. Madsen's penalty was the standout moment, and his performance earned him the man of the match. The triple substitution at halftime was a bold move by the manager, and it paid off with the equalizer. Paul Smyth and Steve Cook came on later, but the team couldn't find a winner despite their efforts.

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Nicolas Madsen is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match, and rightly so. His penalty in the 48th minute was the difference-maker, earning QPR a crucial point on the road. With 1 goal, 1 key pass, and a solid performance in midfield, Madsen showed why he's a key player for QPR. His composure from the spot and his overall contribution to the team's effort make him a deserving winner of this accolade.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Loss: 1-7 vs Coventry City (A)

Sitting in 23rd place with just 5 points, Sheffield Wednesday are in a real dogfight to stay up. Their next game is against Birmingham City, who are comfortably mid-table with 10 points, on September 30, 2025. This result might give them a bit of confidence, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to get anything from this tough away fixture.

QPR are holding steady in 7th place with 11 points, and this draw keeps them in the playoff conversation. They face Oxford United, who are struggling in 22nd with 5 points, on October 01, 2025. This result might be a bit of a wake-up call, but they'll fancy their chances against a relegation-threatened side and will be looking to get back to winning ways.

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