Sheffield Wednesday is set to face off against Leeds United in an exciting EFL Championship match at their home stadium on Friday, August 23rd.
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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Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds live stream, TV channelHere's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the UK.:
TV channel: main event, Football, Sky Ultra HD. Live stream: NOW, Sky Go UK, Sky Go Extra.This game is available for live TV broadcasts on main event, Football, Sky Ultra HD. Streaming options are available on NOW, Sky Go UK, Sky Go Extra in UK.
What time does Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds kick off?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.
DateFriday, August 23Time8:00 p.m. (BST)LocationSheffield, EnglandVenueHillsboroughSheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds lineups, team newsOther 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
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds predictionAfter 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
EFL Championship fixture schedule this weekFriday, August 23
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds United (8:00 p.m. BST)Saturday, August 24
Bristol City vs. Coventry City (12:30 p.m. BST)Hull City vs. Millwall (12:30 p.m. BST)Queens Park Rangers vs. Plymouth Argyle (12:30 p.m. BST)Blackburn Rovers vs. Oxford United (3:00 p.m. BST)Middlesbrough vs. Portsmouth (3:00 p.m. BST)Norwich City vs. Sheffield United (3:00 p.m. BST)Preston North End vs. Luton Town (3:00 p.m. BST)Stoke City vs. West Bromwich Albion (3:00 p.m. BST)Sunderland vs. Burnley (3:00 p.m. BST)Watford vs. Derby County (3:00 p.m. BST)Sunday, August 25
Swansea City vs. Cardiff City (3:00 p.m. BST)