Derby, England, ENG — Derby County fought back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Sheffield Wednesday at Pride Park, with Lewis Travis netting the winner in the 75th minute to seal a dramatic Championship victory.
The match erupted into life almost immediately. Charlie McNeill put Sheffield Wednesday ahead in the 10th minute, only for Ben Brereton to level for Derby just one minute later. Jerry Yates then struck twice — in the 17th and 41st minutes — to give the visitors a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
Derby leveled before halftime when Matt Clarke converted in the 45th minute, sending the sides into the interval level at 2-2. Travis then settled the contest in the 75th minute, finishing to hand Derby all three points.
GOALS:- 10' Charlie McNeill - Sheffield Wednesday- 11' Ben Brereton - Derby County- 17' Jerry Yates - Sheffield Wednesday- 41' Jerry Yates - Sheffield Wednesday- 45' Matt Clarke - Derby County- 75' Lewis Travis - Derby County
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Derby County: Lewis Travis - Match-winning goal in the 75th minute- Sheffield Wednesday: Jerry Yates - 2 goals, gave Wednesday a two-goal advantage
KEY STAT: Derby County controlled possession at 55.4% and outshot Sheffield Wednesday 13-7, converting 4 shots on target to Wednesday's 3.