Sheffield Wednesday fans finally see the best of 75% star who dominated Hull City

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Credit: Getty Images Sat 27 December 2025 11:06, UK Bailey Cadamarteri was the star of the show in Sheffield Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Hull City on Boxing Day.It was a valiant performance from the Owls as they picked up a point against the promotion-chasing Tigers.While they were unable to hold onto their lead, it helped prove that there are plenty of promising players at their disposal as Sheffield Wednesday prepare for their upcoming inevitable League One campaign next season.One of the best players on the pitch was no doubt Cadamarteri, who netted the Owls’ second at Hillsborough on Boxing Day.Bailey Cadamarteri doesn’t put a foot wrong in Hull City drawSheffield Wednesday fought hard to keep hold of Cadamarteri this season, and the striker finally showed his worth against Hull City.Previously, the Jamaica international had been on a terrible goal drought, having not scored since the 2-2 draw against Wrexham in August.Cadamarteri returned to Sheffield Wednesday’s first team this seasonLast campaign, the striker was loaned out to Lincoln CityCadamarteri netted his second Championship goal of the season against Hull on FridayHowever, against the Tigers, the 20-year-old came to life and was easily the Owls’ best player. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES According to Fotmob on 27 December, the striker completed the most dribbles in the match, with a 75 per cent success rate, as well as won the most duels at nine.On top of his goal, the striker also created one chance and made six recoveries as he helped give the Sheffield Wednesday fans a bit of Christmas cheer.Bailey Cadamarteri’s stats vs Hull CityMinutes 90Goals 1Shots 2xG0.73Passing accuracy 75%Dribbles completed 3Duels won 9Chances created1Recoveries 6Cadamarteri was immense against Hull City Therefore, the Hillsborough fans finally saw the best of Cadamarteri after what had been a painful few months in Sheffield.What did Henrik Pedersen say about Cadamarteri’s performance?For Henrik Pedersen, it will have been a relief to see his faith in the striker finally pay off when he netted on the hour mark.The manager continuously gave the youngster minutes despite his failure to convert, and he was finally rewarded with a goal as Sheffield Wednesday continued to fight against the odds.Now, Pedersen was quick to praise the display of the Jamaica international against Hull, as he looks to build on this display going into the rest of the season.He told The Star on 27 December: “I think for him, it’s a little bit easier to play on the right side sometimes instead of to play with the back to the goal in the centre of the pitch, where he gets a more good pressing situation, he gets more runs behind, and we have worked a lot with him to play between the lines because this is not his strength, it’s more the verticality in the game.“But I think he started to be stronger and stronger also with the back to the goal, so I think it was a good performance from him.”