The League One play-off Semi-Final second leg sees Sheffield Wednesday face Sunderland and we have all the key information you need ahead of kick off.
The English Football Leagues (EFL) seasons are over and arguably some of the most exciting parts of the season have arrived thanks to the playoffs.
The play-offs always bring crazy drama, and with Wycombe beating MK Dons in the other League One play-off, Sunderland and Wednesday know who their opponents at Wembley will be.
Both the Black Cats and the Owls are sleeping giants in the world of English football and no doubt many will think its crazy that they are battling all the way down in League One.
Here is all you need to know about Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland:
Date
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland will take place on Monday 9th May 2022 at Hillsborough Stadium . The match will start at 7:45pm UK time.
How To Watch
Football fans in England who cannot attend the game will be over the moon to hear that the Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage will start from 7:00pm.
Live Stream
If you are looking to live stream the League One match, you can do so via the Sky Sports streaming service or with your NOW TV subscription. A day pass is available for £9.99
You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.
Team News
Sunderland will definitely be without Carl Winchester, whilst Nathan Broadhead faces a late fitness test.
Dominic Iorfa and Ciaran Brennan face late fitness tests for Wednesday and they are the only injury worries.
Predicted Sheffield Wednesday XI: Peacock-Farrell; Storey, Dean, Hutchinson; Palmer, Byers, Bannan, Luongo, Johnson; Berahino, Gregory
Predicted Sunderland XI: Patterson; Wright, Batth, Cirkin; Gooch, Evans, O'Nien, Clarke; Roberts, Pritchard; Stewart
Head to Head
The two sides have met 126 times in all competitions. Wednesday have won 48 of these games, whilst Sunderland have won 50. There has been 28 draws.
Last Five Meetings in all Competitions:
- 2nd April 2018: Sunderland 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday
- 16th August 2018: Sunderland 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
- 2nd November 2021: Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Sunderland
- 30th December 2021: Sunderland 5-0 Sheffield Wednesday
- 6th May 2022: Sunderland 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
Odds
The betting markets have Wednesday as the favourites for this match.
- Sheffield Wednesday to win: 10/11
- Draw: 13/5
- Sunderland to win: 29/10
Prediction
This is a big game for both sides; however, Sunderland have a nervy 1-0 lead going into this second leg and they will most likely start quite defensive. Home form could be key for the Owls.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Sunderland
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