Sunday 27 October 2013

SkyBet Championship: Barnsley FC

Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley.
Ground: Oakwell, Barnsley
Attendance: 13,268

This South Yorkshire derby comes at a time with both teams languishing in the early season relegation zone. Win-less Wednesday travel to their neighbours on the back of a 1-1 draw against Bolton Wanderers whilst The Tykes look for back-to-back wins following their impressive 3-2 win against Middlesbrough. With the suspension of Jose Semedo, Seyi Olofinjana steps in to make his debut after signing a short-term contract with the Owls.

Saturday 19 October 2013

SkyBet Championship: Bolton Wanderers

Reebok Stadium, Bolton.
Ground: Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Attendance: 17,177

Win-less so far this season and hoping to break that unwanted streak, Sheffield Wednesday were hit with the worry that stand out performer - Chris Kirkland could miss his first league match. Struck with illness in the build up to the game, The Owls signed Arsenal goalkeeper Damian Martinez on a short term loan. On the back of two draws and a win, Wanderers were expecting a win over lowly Wednesday to help propel them up the early season table.

Sunday 6 October 2013

SkyBet Championship: Ipswich Town


SWFC v ITFC
Ground: Hillsborough, Sheffield
Attendance: 19,519

A huge talking point in the build up to this match was the story of Sheffield Wednesday striker Gary Madine being sentenced to 18 months in prison for two counts of assault. The club are yet to release an official statement regarding the contract of the player (which has 3 years remaining) and is expected to do so after this match. After a morale boosting performance against Brighton, the Owls were hoping Ipswich would be the match they record their first win of the season. Sitting high in 10th position though, the Tractor Boys would be no easy opponents - even though they did throw away a 1-4 lead in their last outing.

Wednesday 2 October 2013

SkyBet Championship: Brighton & Hove Albion

Amex Stadium, Brighton.
Ground: Amex, Brighton
Attendance: 25,725

A 1-0 home defeat to local rivals Doncaster Rovers after a good performance had Wednesday fans optimistic that their first win of the season was just around the corner. In their way was a Brighton side that lost their last outing - falling to a 2-0 reverse to Ipswich Town. With the return of top scorer Leonardo Ulloa and the Owls languishing at the relegation zone, home fans were expecting a 3 point return come full-time.