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After overcoming a deficit to draw 1-1 with relegation-threatened Luton, Sheffield Wednesday maintained their

campaign for the playoffs.

Before replacement Michael Smith tied the score with a penalty kick, Alfie Doughty gave the visitors the lead in the

first half.

The point leaves Wednesday two points adrift of the top six while Luton are two points from safety.

Leaflets were distributed prior to the game as supporters’ group “The 1867” demanded reform in response to the

rising dissatisfaction among Wednesday fans regarding Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership.

Stuart Armstrong, Wednesday’s recent acquisition, was listed as a substitute.

Luton’s starting lineup featured Thelo Aasgaard, who was signed this week from Wigan. Kal Naismith, Millenic Alli,

and Josh Bowler—all recent additions—were added to the bench of substitutes.

Doughty’s incredible strike from about 25 yards out gave Luton the lead after a rather forgettable first half hour.

On the left side of the pitch, Josh Windass gave the home team a threat, but his shot went over the far post.

Wednesday boss Danny Rohl made a double change at the start of the second half with Armstrong and Smith coming

on to replace Max Lowe and Callum Paterson.

The hosts applied some pressure with Mads Andersen forced to make an important block inside the area as Yan

Valery threatened and then Thomas Kaminski made a good low save from Djeidi Gassama.

Wednesday equalised with a penalty on the hour mark, awarded after Gassama was fouled by Lamine Fanne

following a superb run into the area. Kaminski guessed the right way but Smith’s effort had too much power for him

to keep the ball out.

Wednesday continued to press, with Smith going close with an effort which was well saved by Kaminski before

Windass put the rebound well over.

Kaminski came to his side’s rescue again, parrying a Windass shot with Gassama unable to turn in the loose ball.

Luton manager Matt Bloomfield made a double substitution in the 72nd minute, sending on Daiki Hashioka and Alli

in place of Reuell Walters and Doughty.

Bowler, who had earlier replaced Jacob Brown, dragged his low shot wide.

Andersen made a crucial challenge on Gassama inside the area late on.

Barry Bannan tried a shot in time added on which took a deflection and was comfortably gathered by Kaminski.

With Wednesday piling forward in search of a winner, Windass had a shot blocked and the ball fell to Shea Charles,

whose effort was deflected over.

michael smith sheffield Wednesday, the best penality taker