Barry Bannan struck the opener in the first half on his return to starting line-up Sheffield confirmed victory through striker Lucas Joao in the second half
By Sportsmail Reporter
Published: 16:56 BST, 22 April 2019 | Updated: 17:03 BST, 22 April 2019
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Bristol City’s play-off hopes suffered from the brilliance of Barry Bannan at Hillsborough as they fell to a result effectively decided in the first half.
The Sheffield Wednesday midfielder produced some wand-like moments to conjure his side a two-goal interval lead. Bannan hit a marvellous long-range opener and set up Lucas Joao for the second.
The Robins perked up after the break but Steve Bruce’s side, finishing the season strongly, thoroughly deserved to profit from an accomplished performance all-round.
Sheffield Wednesday took the lead through Barry Bannan's effort from distance in the first-half
The Owls wrapped up victory through Lucas Joao who struck midway through the second half
Lee Johnson’s men had chances but were superbly denied by Cameron Dawson from the biggest.
Bristol City started just a point behind sixth-placed Middlesbrough with a game in hand.
It’s been a timely run from the Robins - preciously just one defeat in a seven game stretch that included notable wins at Sheffield United and Boro themselves.
The play-off rivals started the day with identical goal differences, making things even
