Wednesday made sure of a place in the play-offs with a convincing 3-0 win over their only challengers, Cardiff, at Hillsborough.

Having bossed the crunch clash from start to finish, a top-six slot was just reward for the Owls, who took the lead in the second half through the excellent Gary Hooper.

The striker then played a huge role in the decisive second, with the dubious goals panel likely to judge if Hooper’s angled effort was heading in before Cardiff defender Lee Peltier got the final touch.

Hooper then added further gloss to a terrific performance when he lifted the ball over the on-rushing David Marshall in stoppage time to ensure the season will extend beyond the regular finale at Wolves next weekend.

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