"Sheffield Wednesday's relegation from the Championship was confirmed with a defeat to bitter rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City derby. The Blades ran out 2-1 winners at Bramall Lane through goals from Patrick Bamford and Harrison Bourrowes in the first half, with Wednesday pulling one back in the second half through Charlie McNeill shortly after Kalvin Phillips was sent off for the hosts. Gabriel Otegbayo was also dismissed for the visitors in injury time after a second bookable offence."
"Wednesday have been heading down to League One for some time, sitting on -7 points after a miserable season which has includes a 12-point deduction for entering administration before a further six-point hit for failure to meet payment obligations. It is the first time a Football League side has ever been relegated in February, while they now have 13 points to ensure thry avoid becoming the first team every to finish the season on minus points."
Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in the Steel City derby at Bramall Lane, with Patrick Bamford and Harrison Bourrowes scoring in the first half and Charlie McNeill reducing the deficit in the second. Kalvin Phillips received a red card for the hosts, and Gabriel Otegbayo was dismissed for the visitors in injury time. Wednesday sit on -7 points after a 12-point deduction for entering administration and a further six-point penalty for payment failures. The relegation is the first ever for a Football League side confirmed in February. Wednesday have recorded one win all season and have lost their last ten Championship matches.
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