Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Blackpool: New boss Dave Challinor watches on as Owls survive Sil Swinkels red card – Sky Sports
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Sheffield Wednesday and Blackpool drew 1-1 as new Owls manager Dave Challinor watched from the stands. Wednesday had to see out the match with ten men after Sil Swinkels was sent off, making the point a hard-earned one.
Challinor had recently taken charge and was observing his new side. The result left both teams with a share of the points, while Wednesday’s response to the red card was a central feature of the match.
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In short
- Sheffield Wednesday and Blackpool drew 1-1.
- New manager Dave Challinor watched from the stands.
- Wednesday survived after Sil Swinkels was sent off.
How this story developed
- 53 minutes ago Sheffield Wednesday and Blackpool drew 1-1 as new Owls manager Dave Challinor watched from the stands. Wednesday had to see out the match with ten men after Sil Swinkels was sent off, making the point a hard-earned one.
Explained simply
Sheffield Wednesday, known as the Owls, and Blackpool are English football clubs playing in the same league. In a league match, each side earns one point for a draw; a win is worth three points.
Dave Challinor is Sheffield Wednesday’s new manager, responsible for leading the team and deciding how it plays. A red card means a player is sent off and cannot take part for the rest of the match, leaving their team with one fewer player.