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Oldham Athletic match-winner revels in Sheffield Wednesday family tie as owner celebrates ‘Yorkshire spanking’

Sheffield Wednesday are out of the FA Cup after an extra-time defeat at League Two Oldham Athletic.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
Oldham Athletic match-winner revels in Sheffield Wednesday family tie as owner celebrates ‘Yorkshire spanking’
Key Things to Know
  • Oldham Athletic defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 after extra time in the FA Cup.
  • Calum Kavanagh scored Oldham's opening goal against the club his father Graham once played for on loan.
  • Will Sutton netted the decisive winner in the 110th minute following Davis Keillor-Dunn's equalizer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Oldham Athletic secured a memorable 2-1 extra-time FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday, spoiling manager Dave Challinor's debut outing with the Owls. Calum Kavanagh broke the deadlock for League Two Oldham before Davis Keillor-Dunn equalized for Wednesday. In extra time, homegrown defender Will Sutton poked home the winning goal in the 110th minute to knock Wednesday out of the competition.

Following the win, Kavanagh reflected on scoring against a club where his father, former Republic of Ireland international Graham Kavanagh, once played across two loan spells. Meanwhile, Oldham owner Frank Rothwell celebrated the victory with supporters in the stands, jokingly hoping to draw another Yorkshire side to deliver another defeat.

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