Sheffield Wednesday vs Plymouth Argyle Match Analysis & Prediction
11/08/2024 6:00 pm
Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle will be looking to make a positive start to their respective campaigns when they meet at Hillsborough in the Championship on Sunday.
There is excitement at Hillsborough that Danny Rohl can deliver a campaign where Sheffield Wednesday are competing at the right end of the table.
Rohl worked wonders to keep the Owls in the second tier at the end of 2023-24, winning a total of 16 of his 38 matches across all competitions to solidify that he is the right man for the project at the Yorkshire giants.
An array of eye-catching signings have been made, with Max Lowe, Nathaniel Chalobah and Jamal Lowe all players who add experience and quality to his squad.
While that my not have shown in pre-season, Sheffield Wednesday played far tougher opposition than Plymouth, securing draws with Werder Bremen and Leganes.
There were naturally a few raised eyebrows when Plymouth opted to bring in Wayne Rooney as their next permanent manager, the England legend having failed to make an impact at Birmingham City.
Nevertheless, it has since become clear that Rooney was not necessarily the issue at St Andrew’s, and there is optimism that he can settle into life at Home Park.
Plymouth are again regarded as relegation favourites, something which Rooney may relish, yet he will feel that his side can finish far higher than fourth from bottom.
The impact of forward Muhamed Tijani could surprise a few, while Rooney has brought in a familiar face in defensive-minded player Victor Palsson who he knows from his days at DC United.
Aside from securing a 2-2 draw with Orlando Pirates in their first game, Plymouth played lower-level EFL opposition in pre-season, winning three times and only losing to Bristol Rovers.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Plymouth Argyle Head to head
In the previous 22 meetings between these two teams, Sheffield have claimed seven victories while Plymouth have won 10, and they have drawn in five. Plymouth have scored 37 goals and conceded 24 in the process.
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15/01/2022Sheffield Wednesday4Plymouth Argyle2League One
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04/10/2022Plymouth Argyle2Sheffield Wednesday1League One
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04/02/2023Sheffield Wednesday1Plymouth Argyle0League One
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25/10/2023Plymouth Argyle3Sheffield Wednesday0Championship
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05/03/2024Sheffield Wednesday1Plymouth Argyle0Championship
Sheffield Wednesday Team News
With no changes made until the 74th minute against Leganes, the impression was given that the players who started that game could get the nod here.
That would see James Beadle, Yan Valery, Max Lowe and Jamal Lowe all make their Sheffield Wednesday debuts, with most recent arrival Ike Ugbo being selected on the substitutes’ bench.
Sheffield Wednesday's Last 5 Matches
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27/04/2024Sheffield Wednesday3West Bromwich Albion0Championship
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04/07/2024Sunderland0Sheffield Wednesday2Championship
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06/07/2024Alfreton Town0Sheffield Wednesday2Club Friendlies
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20/07/2024Salzburg4Sheffield Wednesday0Club Friendlies
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03/08/2024Sheffield Wednesday0Leganes0Club Friendlies
Plymouth Argyle Team News
Rooney took 66 minutes to make a change in the 1-0 victory MK Dons with more players being handed opportunities during the final quarter.
Bali Mumba may get the nod at right-back, while Adam Forshaw could be considered for a role in central-midfield if Rooney opts for a more defensive-minded strategy.
Plymouth Argyle's Last 5 Matches
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12/07/2024Plymouth Argyle2Orlando Pirates2Club Friendlies
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20/07/2024Cheltenham Town1Plymouth Argyle5Club Friendlies
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27/07/2024Torquay United0Plymouth Argyle2Club Friendlies
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30/07/2024Bristol Rovers2Plymouth Argyle1Club Friendlies
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03/08/2024Milton Keynes Dons0Plymouth Argyle1Club Friendlies
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Plymouth Argyle: Odds and Predictions
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