The Terriers’ decision regarding Duff or Eustace, as well as the possibility of Worthington serving as a long-term caretaker, are still up in the air. However, whoever is named Moore’s replacement will take over a squad that is considerably more confident following Saturday’s convincing victory over Wednesday.
Up until the 68th minute, when their lack of finishing touches proved costly, the Owls were undoubtedly the better team. However, Town took control of the game as the visitors’ defence broke down, scoring four goals in just 12 minutes in the second half.
Though they are the sixth-lowest scorers in the Championship this season, having only scored 29 goals before the weekend, the Terriers are still a competitive team after 13 draws in 30 games.
With eight goals so far this season, defender Michal Helik leads the team in scoring. Although Matty Pearson gave the Town the lead on Wednesday, their set-piece threat proved valuable once more, and Town supporters will have been happy to see both Josh Koroma and Sorba Thomas register goals.
Although the two have had a difficult season, they have previously shown that they are capable players at the second tier level, therefore their performance will be essential to their team’s ability to stay in the division.
Even though the Terriers were somewhat favoured, the decisive nature of the scoreline demonstrated the quality difference between Town and one of their closest relegation rivals. With eight points now separating Town and the Owls, the outcome may prove to be crucial at the end of the season.
With three teams in decline—Swansea City, Blackburn Rovers, and Stoke City—firmly in sight, Queens Park Rangers, who are currently in excellent form, trail Huddersfield by just three points. Rather than focusing on catching up to their rivals, the Terriers ought to be concentrating on climbing the table.
This weekend’s match against Southampton, who have won 24 straight games across all competitions, will test Town’s newly discovered confidence, but the victory over Wednesday gives the new manager a solid foundation on which to build.
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