Sheffield Wednesday will take on Leeds United in an EFL Championship clash on their home turf on Friday, August 23.
Sheffield Wednesday, under young German manager Danny Rohl’s guidance, began with their season with 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle but lost to Sunderland by the same margin in the next game. After two rounds, Sheffield are placed ninth while Leeds are 15th.
Poor form towards the end of the season kept Leeds from earning promotion into the Premier League. They come into the match on the back of a goalless draw against West Brom.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the UK.:
This game is available for live TV broadcasts on Sky Sports main event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD. Streaming options are available on NOW, Sky Go UK, Sky Go Extra in UK.
This EFL Championship clash takes place at the Hillsborough in Sheffield, England and kicks off on Friday, August 23 at 08:00 p.m. BST.
Date | Friday, August 23 |
Time | 8:00 p.m. (BST) |
Location | Sheffield, England |
Venue | Hillsborough |
Other than goalkeeper Ben Hamer, there are no injury concerns for Sheffield. But the team may be in for a major reshuffle after the 0-4 defeat against Sunderland.
Manager Rohl may draft in Ike Ugbo, giving the striker his first start since his loan switch from Troyes this summer.
Sheffield predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Beadle (GK) — Valery, Iorfa, Bernard, Lowe — Ingelsson, Palmer — Gassama, Bannan, Musaba — Ugbo.
With Crysencio Summerville, Glen Kamara and Archie Gray leaving Leeds during the summer transfer window, the team is still looking for their replacements.
Willy Gnonto, Daniel James and new arrival Brenden Aaronson are likely to play behind lone striker Patrick Bamford.
Leeds predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo — Ampadu, Gruev — James, Aaronson, Gnonto — Bamford
After draws in the first two matches, Leeds United may pick a narrow win over Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds are unbeaten in their last three matches at Sheffield and may continue the streak.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Leeds United
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