Wednesday had goals disallowed for infringements either side of half time. Then they doubled that lead when Darren Pratley scored in the 25th minute. [18] United kicked off their pre-season fixture list on 19 July but suffered a disappointing 4–0 defeat at Burton Albion with Callum McFadzean, on loan from the Blades, numbering amongst Burton's goal scorers. [66], First game of the new year was the FA Cup Third Round match-up against familiar opponents and current Premier League champions Manchester City. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [64], On Boxing Day, Sheffield Wednesday faced bottom Blackpool. In the first-half, Stevie May smashed the ball in the back of the net. Im League Cup 2014/15 erreichte Sheffield United als Drittligist das Halbfinale, das mit einem Gesamtscore von 2:3 gegen Tottenham Hotspur verloren ging. Just under 20-minutes to go though and captain Glenn Loovens fouled a man in the box and Middlesbrough scored the resultant penalty kick. However, Bury equalised 5-minutes before half-time to make it all level at the break. But in the second-half, Manchester City scored straight away with Frank Lampard tucked in James Milner's cross soon after the restart before Edin Džeko swept in a pass from Jesús Navas, who added a ferocious drive. [11] A day after at 9am the 2014–15 Football League Championship fixtures were announced, with the Owls facing Brighton & Hove Albion away on the first day of the season on 9 August. [35] Back in the league, United rounded off August with a 1–1 away draw at Preston North End with Jose Baxter getting his third goal in three league games. Into the second half and a free-kick for handball was awarded to the Owls and Chris Maguire stepped up and fired the ball into the back of the net with the help of a deflection on the way. [87] On 21 January, Tottenham Hotspur took a 1–0 lead in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals at White Hart Lane with Andros Townsend converting a penalty after Jay McEveley accidentally handled the ball in the box. It was the Owls' third consecutive season in the Football League Championship, having secured promotion from League One in the 2011–12 season, securing Championship safety on the last day of the 2012–13 season and securing a 16th-place finish last season. [14] Both young defender's signed on one-year deals and will feature in the Development Squad. [15] On 24 June, Sheffield Wednesday made their fourth Development Squad signing in Paul McElroy from Hull City on a one-year contract. [50] On 23 October, Andy Butler was sent out on loan to home-town club Doncaster Rovers until January. [111], March started with a 2–1 home defeat to Peterborough United on 3 March with the Posh scoring two very late goals to give them three points. [69] Next match was against Birmingham City at Hillsborough. €-62.70m. [26] With the start of the new season imminent, on 4 August United signed experienced striker Michael Higdon from Dutch side N.E.C. [112] On 6 March, Steve Davies joined United on loan from Blackpool for the rest of the season and Florent Cuvelier was loaned to Burton Albion for the remainder of the season. Reading had a series of more chances in the second, but Sheffield Wednesday made them pay for their missed opportunities, as Stevie May put in a deflected free-kick to give the mighty owls their first victory at Hillsborough since March. [54] The following day United completed the signing of Kieran Wallace from Ilkeston on a deal until the end of the season whilst academy product CJ Hamilton joined Mickleover Sports on a youth loan. Although, the referee saw this as a foul and gave a penalty. New signing Stevie May nearly doubled the Owls' lead as a great finger tip save saw his shot hit the post. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. On the 39th minute, Sheffield Wednesday received a penalty after Peter Clarke fouled Stevie May and Chris Maguire stepped up and scored his third goal of the season. It was Madine's first goal since coming back from his time in prison last season. The game looked set to end goalless when Leon Clarke, who played for Wednesday between 2007 and 2010, buried the winner. [107] On 24 February, United were lucky to draw 2–2 at home to Coventry City as Jose Baxter was sent off for a foul early on and Coventry City took an initial 2–0 lead. Just under a week later and Ryan Croasdale signed from Preston North End, also on a one-year contract and will feature in the Development Squad. [62] Next game was at Hillsborough against Wolves. [49] Next game was against in-form Ipswich Town who were on a 4-game winning streak into the game at Hillsborough. [45] Birmingham City was next up in their second straight away game. [95] Later that day, United rounded off January with a 2–0 home victory over promotion rivals Swindon Town with Jamie Murphy coming off the bench in the second half and scoring a brace. Chris Porter was also on the released list, however Nigel Clough confirmed that the club was still in negotiation with him over a new contract. [41] Three days later, United returned to winning ways with a 1–0 away victory over Leyton Orient in the third round of the League Cup. [43] On 4 September, Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandarić announced that takeover talks between him and Hafiz Mammadov has broken down due to his difficulties in Azerbaijan. May scored his second of the game and turned the contest in the Owls' favour in the 71st minute. The game finished a 2–0 defeat for Sheffield Wednesday. The game is to be played in the week commencing 11 August 2014. [33] This was followed by a 1–0 home victory over Crawley Town. It finished 0-1 to Nottingham Forest and it was Wednesday's first defeat in the season. Atdhe Nuhiu scored the winning goal from a penalty after Jérémy Hélan was brought down[39] and secured a place in the 3rd round against the defending Premier League and League Cup champions Manchester City. This saw the ownership of the club pass from Chairman Milan Mandarić, who had owned the club since 2010, in which he saved the club from administration, cleared the club from the majority of its debts, invested into the team to gain promotion to the Football League Championship in the 2011–12 season and has since stabilised the club in the Championship. Then Cardiff took the lead at 39th minute, Sean Morrison with a thumping header past Keiren Westwood. It was a bad day for the Owls as Sam Hutchinson was stretched off after making his return to the first team since his back injury in the third league game of the season. The third came midway through the second half as Christensen converted from Hugo Rodallega's pass, before Woodrow added a fourth from the spot after Patrick Roberts had been fouled by Claude Dielna. [103] On 13 February, Harrison McGahey joined Tranmere Rovers on a youth loan until the end of the season. [55] Few days later, Sheffield Wednesday was up against Bournemouth at home. Moments after Keiren Westwood received treatment for a knock on the knee, Watford seized the advantage and doubled their lead. Hutchinson doubled the advantage when he nodded in from Bryan Ruiz's free-kick for his first goal for the club. [60] On 14 November, United signed 18-year-old striker Che Adams for an undisclosed fee from Ilkeston. A free-kick saw Nuhiu head home his second goal of the game. [17][18] The first signing for the first-team squad was announced on 7 July, with Ireland international goalkeeper Keiren Westwood signing on a 2-year deal after being released from Sunderland. Gary Taylor-Fletcher had a half chance on 67 minutes after a fine pass from Claude Dielna before Liam Palmer smashed into the side-netting having taken a clever back heel from Stevie May into his stride. Wednesday, the lowest scorers in the division before kick-off, shaded proceedings and though a stalemate looked likely, they took advantage of Callum McManaman's recklessness after doing a two-footed challenge on Claude Dielna. Then Matěj Vydra broke the offside trap, albeit in the most tight of circumstances, and advanced to play in Odion Ighalo, who slotted into an empty net. Looking to reply immediately, Sheffield Wednesday was awarded a penalty three minutes later and Chris Maguire placed it perfectly in the right side of the net to make it 2–1. [101] Four days later, United lost 2–0 away at Gillingham with the Gills scoring two later goals. The Owls were unlucky not to pull one back before half-time as Adam Federici flung himself low to his right to tip Baker's shot around the post. The away team took an early lead when Liam Feeney put the ball in the net in the second minute of the game. 21-year-old striker Stevie May signed on a 4-year contract from St Johnstone. [32], Hours before Sheffield Wednesday undertook their first competitive game of the season away to Brighton & Hove Albion a signing was confirmed. His 25-yard shot took a deflection as it flew past goalkeeper Jason Steele and secured a dramatic win for Stuart Gray's side. [80], January began with a 3–0 away victory over Queens Park Rangers of the Premier League with Jamal Campbell-Ryce scoring a second half brace. [53] Gary Taylor-Fletcher signed a one-month loan deal from Leicester City. Into the dying seconds and Middlesbrough nearly equalised as cross could not quite reach the feet of one of their players. [100] Coming into Bramall lane saw Rochdale's Matt Done join United for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year-deal. Garath McCleary then dragged the ball wide from 10 yards after Nathaniel Chalobah fizzed the ball into the penalty area. [32] The following match saw United earn their first three points of the season in a 2–1 victory away at Peterborough United. [88] On 22 January, Chris Porter joined Colchester United on an 18-month deal after being released by the Blades. [42][deprecated source] United rounded off September with a 2–1 victory over Gillingham, scoring twice in the final two minutes to come from behind. Gary O'Neil’s free kick found Cameron Jerome in space and his header seemed goalbound only for Keiren Westwood to delve into the top drawer and prevent the opening goal. [8], On 10 June, massive news was announced at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.