- Josh Windass scored an incredible goal from inside his own half on Wednesday
- It was also a historic goal for Windass, as it helped his team to victory.
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Josh Windass made sure it was a Happy New Year for Sheffield on Wednesday by scoring an incredible goal in their 4-2 win over Derby County.
The Owls had taken the lead in the eighth minute thanks to Barry Bannan but were unable to increase their lead in the first half.
Then, just after the hour, Windass, son of former Premier League star Dean Windass, took center stage at Hillsborough.
After Sheffield Wednesday cleared their lines following a Derby cross into the area, the ball fell to Windass around 15 yards inside their own half. He took a touch to get the ball off his feet and then launched it from 60 yards.
The 30-year-old realized Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom was off his line on the edge of the area, but it was still an audacious attempt.
Windass did it perfectly, however, as his lob sailed over Zetterstrom and into the net.
Sheffield Wednesday attacking midfielder Josh Windass tries his luck from 60 yards
His lob sailed over the goalkeeper and into the net as he scored his 50th goal for Sheffield Wednesday in style.
Windass was mobbed by his team-mates after scoring an incredible goal to send Sheffield Wednesday on their way to victory.
The stunning goal marked a personal milestone for Windass as he scored his 50th goal for Sheffield Wednesday in his 160th appearance for the club.
He is a man in form who has scored five goals in five games, and Sheffield Wednesday did not look back after Windass gave them a two-goal cushion.
Djeidi Gassama made it 3-0 before Jerry Yates scored for the visitors.
Substitute Anthony Musaba put the result beyond doubt, and Ebou Adams scored a late consolation for Derby.
The victory lifts Sheffield Wednesday to ninth place in the Championship and they are now just three points off the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Derby are in 17th place and nervously looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone.