Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United will face off in an EFL Championship showdown at Hillsborough on Friday, August 23.
Sheffield Wednesday, led by manager Danny Rohl, started their season with a 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle but suffered a 4-0 defeat against Sunderland in the following game. After two matches, Sheffield sits in ninth place while Leeds is in the 15th position.
Leeds, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season, drew their recent game against West Brom.
The Sporting News provides key information about the upcoming match, such as viewing options, kick-off times, and team lineup updates.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds Live Stream, TV Channel
To watch this EFL Championship match in the UK:
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD.
- Live stream: NOW, Sky Go UK, Sky Go Extra.
Live TV coverage is available on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD. Streaming options are offered through NOW, Sky Go UK, Sky Go Extra in the UK.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds Kick-Off Time
This EFL Championship match kicks off at Hillsborough in Sheffield, England 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 |
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds Lineups, Team News
Sheffield has no injury concerns other than goalkeeper Ben Hamer and may make changes after their recent loss. Leeds is still adjusting after the departure of several players in the transfer window.
Possible lineups:
Sheffield predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Beadle (GK) — Valery, Iorfa, Bernard, Lowe — Ingelsson, Palmer — Gassama, Bannan, Musaba — Ugbo.
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 Prediction
Leeds United is favored to secure a close victory over Sheffield Wednesday, continuing their unbeaten streak at Sheffield.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Leeds United
EFL Championship Fixture Schedule This Week
Friday, 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)
- More fixtures…
Sunday, August 25
- Swansea City vs. Cardiff City (3:00 p.m. BST)