Sheffield Wednesday appeal to fans to find striker’s face mask in time for final

Sheffield Wednesday have appealed to fans for help in finding the striker Lee Gregory’s face mask in time for the League One playoff final.

Gregory lost his protective mask during the celebrations after Wednesday’s stunning fightback against Peterborough at Hillsborough in last Thursday’s semi-final. Darren Moore’s side overcame a 4-0 first-leg deficit to win 5-1 on the night and 5-3 in a penalty shootout, sparking wild scenes of joy among players and fans, who invaded the pitch.

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The Owls said on Twitter: “Can you help!? In the aftermath of our stunning comeback win on Thursday, Lee Gregory’s mask is missing!

“The custom-built protective cover was near the dugout. Due to a short turnaround, we cannot replace in time for next week. Any ideas where it might be!?”

Gregory had the mask fitted after sustaining a facial injury in training, which forced him to miss Wednesday’s 1-0 home win against Derby in their final game of the regular season. He returned to action as a substitute in the semi-final first leg at Peterborough and was back in the starting lineup for the return, putting the Owls 2-0 up on the night and also scoring an own goal in extra-time.

Wednesday will play Barnsley for promotion to the Championship at Wembley on 29 May.