Two-goal Hooper seals Wednesday's playoff place

Britain Football Soccer - Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City - Sky Bet Football League Championship - Hillsborough - 30/4/16 Sheffield Wednesday's Gary Hooper (L) celebrates with teammates after he scores his sides third goal Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Craig Brough Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Sheffield Wednesday secured the final Championship playoff slot on Saturday to remain on course for a possible return to the Premier League after 16 years.

Wednesday only needed a draw against seventh-placed Cardiff City but made sure with a no-nonsense 3-0 win, featuring two goals from Gary Hooper, his 12th and 13th of an impressive season, and an own goal from Lee Peltier.