Brentford FC W 2, Sheffield Wednesday FC W 0

SHEFFIELD, England (Interstat) — Brentford produced a significant upset in the Women’s FA Cup on Saturday, defeating Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough Stadium behind two second-half goals from substitutes. The result defied pregame projections, which heavily favored the home side. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Sheffield Wednesday entered the match with a 65.30 percent probability of victory. A separate projection from Interstat’s game simulator had anticipated a narrow 1-0 Brentford win, but even that forecast underestimated the visitors’ control of the match. The first half saw Sheffield Wednesday struggle to convert possession into meaningful chances against a disciplined Brentford defense.… Read more...