Sheffield Wednesday 2 Colchester United 1: Mellor double for Owls

The Owls made six changes from the midweek defeat to Brentford, meaning recalls for Tommy Miller, James O’Connor, Reda Johnson, Jermaine, Johnson, Neil Mellor and Jon Otsemobor.

Mellor put the Owls in front after 25 minutes when he lobbed goalkeeper Ben Williams.

And the on-loan striker headed home on 51 minutes from Otsemobor’s cross to double the Owls advantage.

Steven Gillespire tapped home an 89th minute reply for Colchester but the Owls managed to hold on.