2020-21 Championship – Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday kick off? Saturday 8th May 2021 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday being played? Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Where can I get tickets for Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Derby vs Sheffield Wednesday in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Roos; Byrne, Edmundsson, Clarke, Forsyth; Jozwiak, Knight, Shinnie; Kazim-Richards, Waghorn, Lawrence
Unavailable: Bielik (Injured), Davies (Injured), Gregory (Injured), Mengi (Injured), Wisdom (Injured)
Questionable: Ibe (Fitness)
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Wildsmith; Palmer, Hutchinson, Borner; Paterson, Pelupessy, Bannan, Reach; Harris, Windass; Rhodes
Unavailable: Iorfa (Injured), Odubajo (Injured)
Questionable: Dunkley (Injured), Luongo (Injured), Marriott (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
After 45 Championship matches, it all comes down to this between relegation battlers Derby and Sheffield Wednesday. The Rams know that victory would keep them up for certain and send the Owls down, whilst for three points for Sheffield Wednesday would see them safe and Derby relegated providing Rotherham fail to beat Cardiff. A draw sends Sheffield Wednesday down for certain and Derby as well should Rotherham win in South Wales. Wayne Rooney’s side have lost their last six games and this will provide the visitors with real hope that they can pull off victory and a great escape. Emotions will be high and with both teams knowing the consequences a draw would bring, this match is expected to be high on clear cut opportunities with an end-to-end battle between the two as each go all out for the three points. With that in mind, both teams to score looks very much on the cards, regardless of who comes out on top.
