Tuesday Night Football: Alex Mowatt sees red in Barnsley defeat | Sheffield Wednesday held by Bristol City | Rotherham United fall again

January signing Alex Mowatt saw red on debut as Barnsley crashed to a 3-1 defeat at home to Wolves.
Alex Mowatt sees red on his debut after signing from Leeds UnitedAlex Mowatt sees red on his debut after signing from Leeds United
Alex Mowatt sees red on his debut after signing from Leeds United

Mowatt was given a straight red card in the first half after a lunging foul with his new Barnsley side already two goals down against Liverpool's FA Cup conquerors.

Hause had given Wolves a fifth minute lead before Edwards headed home his side's second.

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Edwards converted a second after the break before Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom's frustrations saw him sent to the stands.

The ten men rallied and Marc Roberts bundled in a late consolation before Adam Hammill came close to adding a second.

Sheffield Wednesday let a lead slip twice as they were held 2-2 by out of form Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Fernando Forestieri gave the Owls a 19th minute lead but Lee Tomlin's penalty cancelled it out for the hosts.

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Ross Wallace's composed finish gave Carlos Carvalhal's promotion hopefuls the lead again in the second half but a deflected effort from Tammy Abraham meant the points were shared.

Rotherham United fell to their 20th defeat of the season as Britt Assomalonga scored twice to give Nottingham Forest a comfortable win at the City Ground.

In the Premier League, Middlesbrough bagged a point against West Brom after Alvaro Negredo's penalty cancelled out James Morrison's opener.

Meanwhile, Bradford City's hopes of a Wembley appearance came to an end in the rescheduled Checkatrade Trophy clash at Oxford United.

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Chris Maguire put the FA Cup giant-killing hosts ahead from the spot in the second half before Ricky Johnson doubled the lead one minute late.

Jordy Hiwula pulled one back for the Bantams late on but it was not enough to force a penalty shootout.