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The match story
Every shot, the xG race and the momentum, minute by minute. The graphics follow the story as you scroll — hover or tap a shot for its details.
Kick-off
Sheff Wed v Posh
League One Playoff, away. Posh line up 4-2-3-1 under Darren Ferguson; Sheff Wed go 3-4-1-2.
Goal · 1–0
9' SMITH scores for Sheff Wed
Michael Smith scores from the penalty spot, a big chance (0.79 xG).
Goal · 2–0
25' GREGORY scores for Sheff Wed
Lee Gregory scores in open play, a big chance (0.59 xG). Assist: Callum Paterson.
Half-time
Half-time: Sheff Wed 2–0 Posh
First-half xG: Posh 0.54, Sheff Wed 1.96. Shots: Posh 6, Sheff Wed 11.
46–60' · momentum
Sheff Wed on top
Sheff Wed had the upper hand in 14 of the 14 minutes where either side was on top.
Goal · 3–0
71' JAMES scores for Sheff Wed
Reece James scores in open play, a 0.36 xG chance. Assist: Liam Palmer.
60–75' · momentum
Sheff Wed on top
Sheff Wed had the upper hand in 15 of the 15 minutes where either side was on top.
75–90' · momentum
Sheff Wed on top
Sheff Wed had the upper hand in 37 of the 47 minutes where either side was on top.
Goal · 4–0
90' PALMER scores for Sheff Wed
Liam Palmer scores in open play, a big chance (0.67 xG). Assist: Aden Flint.
Goal · 4–1
105' Own goal — Posh score
Lee Gregory turns it into his own net.
Goal · 5–1
112' PATERSON scores for Sheff Wed
Callum Paterson scores in open play, a 0.39 xG chance. Assist: Michael Smith.
Full-time
Full-time: Sheff Wed 5–1 Posh
On paper: Posh should have lost (0.57 vs 4.73 xG), and the result matched. Shots: Posh 8, Sheff Wed 28.
