“It is a party mood at Hillsborough, where the fans are celebrating a new ownership and dawn of a new era under businessman David Storch.” Sheffield Wednesday celebrated their takeover with a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion. This marked their first home win of the season.
Nathaniel Chalobah and Liam Palmer scored for Sheffield Wednesday. Karlan Grant netted the lone goal for West Brom. James Morrison was in his first match as permanent boss of West Brom.
This victory allowed Sheffield Wednesday to avoid becoming the first team in EFL history to finish a campaign on minus points after an 18-point deduction. They ended the season on zero points but have now begun to rebuild under new ownership.
West Brom finished the season in 21st place, four points above the drop zone. Morrison made three changes to his lineup for this match, aiming to extend an unbeaten run to eleven games.
Jayson Molumby missed the match due to a minor muscle strain. Ollie Bostock, Alfie Gilchrist, and Josh Maja were included in the starting XI for West Brom. Club captain Jed Wallace returned to the bench after recovering from a calf injury.
The atmosphere at Hillsborough reflected the excitement surrounding the club’s future under Arise Capital Partners. Fans expressed their optimism about what lies ahead following this crucial win.
