Sheffield Wednesday under-18s secure league title with Steel City derby draw
The Owls went into the match needing a draw to wrap up the league title, as they made the short trip across the city to play a Steel City derby with extra bite against the Blades at the Steelphalt Academy.
A close first half ended goalless as neither side could break the deadlock in a fine afternoon in S4.
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Hide AdThe Blades took the lead after the break after a foul on Boyes inside the area, which Ackroyd dispatched coolly.
Wednesday found away back into the match from the spot though after a hand ball on the goal line and Conor Grant buried it to put the Owls level and secure the title.
Sheffield United: Dewhurst, Williams, Boyes, Neal, Gordon, Gomis, Kelly, Barnes, Ackroyd, Brunt, Young.
Sheffield Wednesday: Render, Dawodu, Ellery, Waldock, Thompson, Rice, Farmer, Shaw, Hagan, Grant, Vasalo.