By Alex O'Loughlin
October 16 2010

Yeovil returned to Huish Park for the first time in almost three weeks to entertain Sheffield Wednesday. 

Terry Skiverton named an unchanged side for the third game running, with JP Kalala returning to the bench in place of Billy Gibson. Marking the only change to the 18 man match day squad. 

Both sides came into the game after winning their last to games, meaning that something had to give at Huish Park which unfortunately for the Glovers, it did.

The opening ten minutes didn't seem to bode well for the Green and Whites, with the Owls dominating early possession and seemingly being in complete control of the game.

In keeping with the tone of the game the first chance fell to Wednesday when Daniel Jones' cross was met by the lively Marcus Tudgay who rose between the Yeovil defence to glance his header agonizingly wide.

Yeovil's jittery start continued when just minutes later Sheffield Wednesday arguably could have taken an controversial lead.

A clear Yeovil Town throw-in was given to the Owls, deep inside the Glovers half eventually resulting in a meaningful chance for the Sheffield outfit.

Ex-Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison ran to the by-line after some quick inter-play before firing a ball across goal, which found Teale who could only succeed in blazing over the bar from ten yards. 

Yeovil had clearly been jolted into action and began to come into the game a bit more. However, they were forced into deploying long balls and relying on set-pieces. 

The Glovers first chance came just before the 25 minute mark, when Gavin Williams found space in front of the back four with his looping strike going over the bar.

With the game now evening out Yeovil's only criticism would be the lack of a final ball, with passes often going wayward. 

But the Green and Whites had no trouble with passing in the next move, when they deployed a quick counter-attack.

Gavin Williams was able to surge at the Owls back four, before picking out Sam Williams to his right, who cleverly cut inside with his shot from just inside the box being thwarted by Nicky Weaver. 

And it was Yeovil who continued to create the chances, with Yeovil 'keeper Stephen Henderson effectively becoming a spectator. 

Owain Tudur Jones linked well in a rare run forward from the Welshman, with his drive across the face of goal needing Jon Ostemobor to clear for a corner.

But Yeovil were given a body blow when the influential Adam Virgo had to be replaced by Craig Alcock with a groin injury, meaning Luke Ayling moved into the centre to accommodate Alcock.

Half Time: Yeovil Town 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday

The second half began with Yeovil very much on the front foot, immediately earning a flurry of corners.

From one Gavin Williams corner Craig Alcock volleyed over at full stretch issuing a warning to Sheffield Wednesday who had dropped off.

It was another set-piece which almost gave Yeovil the lead when Andy Welsh's curling free-kick was flicked on by Sam Williams taking it away from Alcock at the back post.

The opening ten minutes of the second half were dominated by the Green and Whites, with fans favourite Gavin Williams influencing everything good Yeovil delivered.

Last week Owain Tudur Jones hit the bar with a long range shot, and the rangy midfielder went close again when he cut inside and blasted goal wards with his effort being saved well by Weaver in goal. 

But Sheffield Wednesday almost grabbed a break-away goal when Jon Ostemobor's looping cross was headed behind by Alcock with players lurking behind to head in. 

As the game went past the hour mark both managers made attacking changes with the Owls introducing ex-Yeovil trialist Jermaine Johnson whilst Yeovil introduced Luke Freeman for Andy Welsh.

The Glovers continued to press forward and Dean Bowditch arguably could have done better when the ball fell to him inside the box, with the front man only being able to fire over.

With Wednesday struggling to retain possession up front, Alan Irvine introduced Neil Mellor for Marcus Tudgay.

The introduction of Jermaine Johnson had caused Yeovil all sorts of problems, with the speedy winger turning the Yeovil right-flank inside out.

And it was the pacey Jamaican who gave the Owls the lead, when he stormed up the left wing before cutting inside two Yeovil defenders before unleashing a brilliant curling effort into the top left hand corner of Henderson's goal. 0-1.

Yeovil almost equalised immediately when Luke Ayling fired a volley from the edge of the box which Weaver saved well.

With the game entering the final stages, Yeovil introduced Andy Williams for Dean Bowditch, whilst Sheffield Wednesday brought on Chris Sedgwick for Clinton Morrison.

As the game entered the final ten minutes, Wednesday were given the opportunity to end the game, when Jon Ostemobor was felled in the box by Luke Ayling. The attacking right-back cut inside the Yeovil youngster, who mistimed a challenge and took the legs away from Ostemobor. 

Tommy Miller stepped up and sent Henderson the wrong way to give the Owls a 2-0 lead.

But the game burst back into life with the dismissal of Ostemobor, minutes after winning his team a penalty. 

The right-back fouled Nathan Smith deep inside Wednesday's half which referee Graham Scott deemed to be a lunge and straight red offence.

The closing minutes of the game were dominated by a battling Yeovil, with Luke Ayling being denied twice by goal line clearances following a Gavin Williams corner. 

Deep into stoppage time Tudur Jones almost grabbed a deserved consolation goal, when his looping header from inside the box clattered off the crossbar. 

Gavin Williams was denied by a brilliant save by Nicky Weaver in effectively the last kick of the game condemning Yeovil too successive home defeats. However, the 2-0 scoreline flattered the Yorkshire visitors, with Yeovil deserving much more from the game. Lady luck didn't appear to be on the Glovers side which they hope will return for the visit to Brighton & Hove Albion next Saturday.