Ghana right-back Andy Yiadom was on target and also provides an assist for Reading FC as they defeated relegation-threatened side Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 on Saturday in the English EFL Championship.
The hosts took the lead when Borner was shown a red card for hauling down George Puscas in the area and Michael Olise scored from the spot.
Ex-Wednesday striker Lucas Joao claimed his 21st goal of the season with a composed finish after being teed up by Andy Yiadom who then rifled in a low third to wrap up the scoring.
Sheffield Wednesday have now lost their past six games and remain seven points adrift of safety.
The game completely turned in the 29th minute when Romania forward Puscas got in behind the Owls defence, Borner shoved him to the ground as he was about to shoot and was sent off for the first time in his career in England.
The visitors never looked like getting back into it and failed to register a single shot on target.
Darren Moore’s tough start to life at Hillsborough could get trickier as they host runaway Championship leaders Norwich next Sunday.
In contrast, play-off chasing Reading have now won their past three games and are four points clear of seventh-placed Bournemouth.