The Season Review: #SWFC

Stuart Gray, turned SWFC's fortunes around.

Given the start of the season, Sheffield Wednesday fans had the privilege of feeling safe weeks before the season ended rather than going through the roller-coaster of emotions on the final day of the season. Other South Yorkshire teams were less fortunate than Wednesday and the close of the season saw Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers relegated to League One in agonising style. Finishing with 53 points and nine points above the relegation zone, Sheffield Wednesday finished 16th in the league with 13 wins, 14 draws and 19 defeats and a goal difference of -2 with 63 goals for and 65 against.

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.

nPower Championship: Bolton Wanderers

Boxing Day, and a trip to Greater Manchester for Sheffield Wednesday to face Bolton Wanderers at The Reebok Stadium. Last season saw Bolton finish 18th in the Premier League and the Trotters are aiming for a quick return to the top flight, whilst Wednesday are hoping to put distance between themselves and a return to League One - so the battle for 3 points here would be a tough one.

nPower Championship: Bolton Wanderers

There was an air of caution around for the visit of Bolton Wanderers to Hillsborough, as Wednesday were on a losing streak and the visitors would prove difficult to overcome. After losing in midweek to Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield, the Owls were in need of a point at least against a team they haven't faced in 11 years.