Sheffield Wednesday became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February after being beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United in a bad-tempered Steel City derby.

The Blades led 2-0 when they had Kalvin Phillips sent off early in the second half, while the visitors had Gabriel Otegbayo dismissed with just a minute remaining as their fightback fell short.

Early goals from Patrick Bamford and Harrison Burrows had put the home side in full control.

Wednesday were given hope when they pulled a goal back through Charlie McNeill four minutes after Phillips was red-carded, but an equaliser never looked like coming at Bramall Lane.

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Kalvin Phillips saw red after a terrible challenge that caught Svante Ingelsson high on his shin

Relegation comes during a season when Wednesday have been swimming against the tide following major off-the-field problems.

After wages went unpaid on various occasions during Dejphon Chansiri's ownership of the club, Wednesday were deducted 12 points in October after going into administration.

They were then hit with a further deduction...