Sheffield Wednesday 2 Ipswich Town 1: Lee leaves it late to crown Owls milestone moment at the double

Wednesday's two-goal hero Kieran Lee (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday are proving the coaching manual's rule that 'the first goal is crucial' is not always true.

When Henri Lansbury gave Nottingham Forest a surprise first-half lead at Hillsborough, it was just the prelude for another crazy game.

For the fourth successive game, the side who netted first, went on to lose. In their last two Hillsborough outings, the Owls had trailed to Wigan and Bristol City – the latter 2-0 at half-time – only for the hosts to stage come-from-behind wins.

When Gary Hooper gave Wednesday the lead at Birmingham City the previous weekend, the Blues were the ones to snatch a late victory.

Joy for Owls' two-goal Kieran Lee. (Picture: Steve Ellis)

So nobody inside Hillsborough was too surprised when Kieran Lee netted twice in the second half on Saturday to cap another thrilling home display.

It means, with the stoppage-time equaliser at Brentford last month, Wednesday have taken a remarkable 10 points from losing positions in their last five games.

Saturday’s goal double was extra sweet for Lee – the 28-year-old midfielder also netted the winner against Bristol City – who was celebrating his 150th appearance in an Owls shirt.

“It’s a nice way to cap the day off,” said Lee, signed from Oldham Athletic four years ago. “I have enjoyed it more and more, since I came here. It was a special moment

Kieran Lee nets Wednesday's winner (Picture: Steve Ellis)

“Year by year, I have improved – I think the team has improved, too – and I have enjoyed it more.

“The most important thing is for the team to win, but for me personally to get a late winning goal is nice, to celebrate in front of the fans. It’s great and hopefully something we can build on.