WEDNESDAY’S CHANCES LOOK SLIM

A GAME against an out-ofform mid-table side with nothing to play for. A goal and a man up after 25 minutes. The ball on the penalty spot.

From that position, you simply have to win, especially if your situation is as dire as that faced by

Verdict

Sheffield Wednesday. Yet the Owls failed to seal the deal and, in doing so, almost certainly condemned themselves to relegation. Yes, there are points to play for. But a team that has averaged one victory every five matches this season will need a minimum of seven points from their remaining four games. Does anyone really envisage that happening?

As for Bristol City, the end of the season cannot come soon enough. For all their admirable resilience, this is a squad in dire need of recuperation and reinforcement. Built to challenge for promotion, it looks a long way short of that standard.