Championship First Half: Aaronson Scores, Struijk Heads Close, Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

Key Events

23rd minute: Leeds United launched a counterattack, Joseph received a through ball from his teammate and broke into the penalty area to gain a one-on-one opportunity. Valentine timely tracked back and slid to clear the danger, Aaronson followed up, controlled the ball, shook off the defense, and pushed it into the net with his left foot, 1-0, Leeds United broke the deadlock.

Match Report

On August 24 at 3 AM, the third round of the 2024-25 Championship season saw Sheffield Wednesday host Leeds United at their home ground.

3rd minute: Joseph received a cross from a teammate in front of the goal and turned to poke the ball, goalkeeper Bailey blocked the shot by covering the near post.

8th minute: Rowe jumped high to head the ball in the center of the penalty area after receiving a cross, the ball bounced and went wide of the goal.

11th minute: James dribbled the ball along the right flank into the penalty area and crossed, Struijk, lurking in front of the goal, headed the ball but it narrowly missed the goalpost.

26th minute: Leeds United were awarded a free-kick outside the penalty area, Aaronson took the shot with his right foot, the ball sailed over the wall but narrowly missed the post.

35th minute: Sheffield Wednesday attacked through a corner kick on the right, Ingelsson struck a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area but was blocked.

44th minute: Leeds United launched a counterattack, Gnonto received the ball on the left side of the frontcourt and crossed, James arrived late for a diving header, the ball slid past the goal.

Half-time ended with Leeds United leading 1-0 against Sheffield Wednesday.

Player Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday starting lineup: 1-Bailey; 3-Lowe; 6-Rowe; 27-Wallace; 5-Bernard; 10-Bannan; 11-Windass; 8-Ingelsson; 14-Valentine; 45-Musaba; 9-Lowe;

Substitutes: 47-Charles; 2-Palmer; 20-Igbekjo; 18-Johnson; 30-Fosu; 24-Smith; 12-Ugbo; 19-Kabak; 41-Gazama;

Leeds United starting lineup: 1-Melijah; 6-Rodon; 3-Phillips; 2-Pugh; 5-Struijk; 7-James; 4-Ampadu; 44-Grove; 11-Aaronson; 29-Gnonto; 19-Joseph;

Substitutes: 26-Darlow; 21-Caines; 25-Bramall; 37-Debeao; 8-Roswell; 50-Kel; 42-Chambers; 10-Piro; 30-Jerhardt;