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How Sheffield Wednesday’s Barry Bannan trolled Sheffield United after blowing Championship play-off final

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Sheffield Wednesday fans will love what Barry Bannan did after Sheffield United lost the Championship play-off final.

Sheffield United got their afternoon at Wembley Stadium off to a perfect start, dominating Sunderland before taking the lead.

Gustavo Hamer was praised heavily for his role in the opening goal, and it looked as though the Blades would go on to dominate.

However, the Yorkshire outfit had a goal ruled out by VAR and only went in at half-time 1-0 up despite their dominance.

Chris Wilder’s men were lacklustre in the second half and lost 2-1 to Sunderland, much to the delight of Barry Bannan.

Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday FC and Millwall FC
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Sheffield Wednesday’s Barry Bannan trolls Sheffield United

Eliezer Mayenda equalised against Sheffield United before an outgoing Tommy Watson sealed the Blades’ fate.

It now means the rivalry with Sheffield Wednesday will once more be in full swing next season.

The Steel City derby has produced some excellent games in recent years, many of which have included Bannan.

Now, the midfielder has taken to social media to react to his club’s rivals missing out on promotion.

Bannan videoed himself on holiday, panning from a pool to a TV screen showing the aftermath of the Championship play-off final.

He said: “Lovely, lovely, lovely,” before turning to the TV and saying: “Oh that’s a shame, what a Saturday!”

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United head-to-head

The most recent meeting between the two sides saw Sheffield United emerge as 1-0 winners on March 16, 2025.

Sheffield Wednesday lost the reverse fixture in the 2024/25 season by the same scoreline on November 10, 2024.

The Owls have come out on top in the Steel City derby 48 times, with the Blades winning 51 and the remaining 47 matches ending as draws.

Sheffield Wednesday last beat Sheff Utd on February 26, 2012.