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Missed chances could prove costly for Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday players look dejected after the match (REUTERS)
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The Owls dominated their match against Burton Albion, but couldn’t find a way to secure the three points.

Burton Albion's Jackson Irvine scores their first goalBurton Albion’s Jackson Irvine scores their first goal

Sheffield Wednesday were made to rue their countless missed chances against a struggling Burton Albion, as they drew their Championship fixture 1-1.

Ross Wallace had put the Owls 1-0 up, before Jackson Irvine unleashed a half-volley to level matters, and despite controlling the game from there on out, Carlos Carvalhal’s side couldn’t find a winner.

Jordan Rhodes, Fernando Forestieri and Steven Fletcher were all guilty of missing chances players of their stature really should have put away, and the chance to cement their play-off spot slipped from their grasp.

With the strike-force Wednesday have, at least one of those chances should have gone in, especially having demonstrated just how strong they are in front of goal at the weekend with a 5-1 thumping of Norwich City.

Sheffield Wednesday's Fernando Forestieri has a shot on goalSheffield Wednesday’s Fernando Forestieri has a shot on goal

Granted, Burton undoubtedly made life very difficult for Wednesday with a backs against the wall performance you’d expect from a relegation battling side, but the fact Wednesday still fluffed so many chances will rankle fans.

With Fulham snatching a late point against Leeds United, Wednesday are still five points clear of the Whites having played a game more, but really should be seven clear and sitting in fifth ahead of Reading on goal difference.