Despite an early chance from Wednesday striker Micheal Smith, Peterborough were ultimately dominant within the first leg at London Road, winning the game 4-0 thanks to goals from Jack Taylor, Joe Ward, Kwame Poku and Jonson Clarke-Harris.

Wednesday were then victorious in the penalty shootout, booking their second ever visit to the new Wembley stadium and confirming their participation in their third play-off final.

[14] Despite Wednesday's advantage due to this decision, the two South Yorkshire sides were still level by the end of normal time, although Barnsley had come close to a goal after Nicky Cadden's volley deflected off of the head of Kitching, hitting the crossbar.

Barnsley themselves came close to taking the lead a few minutes later, with Luca Connell six yards from the net but was ultimately unable to convert.

[14] Wednesday believed they had taken the lead a few minutes later following a strike from Will Vaulks into the back of the net, but this was ruled offside by the linesman.

[17] Upon arriving at the town hall, Wednesday players, staff and even owner Deijphon Chansiri thanked fans for their support[18] This article about an association football competition is a stub.