Sheffield United 2 Sheffield Wednesday 2: Owls fight back in Steel City derby

Sheffield Wednesday stunned city rivals United to battle back from 2-0 down and earn a point in the Steel City derby.

The Blades took the initiative with two first-half goals, from Stephen Quinn and Ched Evans.

The Owls had chances but Chris O’Grady was thwarted by Steve Simonsen, then the unmarked James O’Connor and Danny Batth headed wide.

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But Wednesday stunned United with two goals in four minutes, from strike duo O’Grady and Gary Madine, to level matters.

For full match reports and reaction to all the weekend’s matches, read the Yorkshire Post on Monday.