By Press Association Sport Staff
Published: 17:51 GMT, 9 March 2019 | Updated: 18:02 GMT, 9 March 2019
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Sheffield Wednesday's lingering hopes of a top-six finish were dealt another blow when they were held 1-1 by play-off-chasing Derby at Pride Park.
Steve Bruce's side came from behind to claim a deserved point but a second draw in a week does little for their chances while Derby were frustrated to see a second victory in five days slip away despite moving back into sixth.
Bradley Johnson put Derby ahead but Wednesday wasted good chances before Dominic Iorfa headed in a free-kick early in the second half.
Dominic Iorfa celebrates after his goal pulled Sheffield Wednesday level against Derby
The jubilant Derby players celebrate after Bradley Johnson's goal put them ahead
Sam Winnall had a goal ruled out on his return to Derby and Kieren Westwood made several late saves as the Rams pressed for a winner.
Winnall was on the Wednesday bench for the first time in 13 months following his knee injury last February while on loan at Derby but he saw his side fall behind after a promising start.
Wednesday had a great chance in the eighth minute when Steven Fletcher's pass put Adam Reach through but with George Boyd waiting in the six-yard box, he floated a shot wide.
It was a costly miss because two minutes later, Duane Holmes
