Sheffield Wednesday will face Bristol Rovers at Hillsborough on Wednesday evening, looking to strengthen their hold on the third position in the League One standings with kickoff at 10 pm.
Although Sheffield Wednesday has struggled for consecutive wins throughout the season, they are currently third in the table with a four-point cushion over the playoff zone.
The Owls have recorded back-to-back victories on four occasions, ensuring that they have been able to remain on the coattails of Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town.
However, Lee Gregory’s early goal—his eighth in a row—wasn’t enough at the weekend when Lincoln City came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw. Although Moore will be satisfied with his side’s current standing, he knows that only wins will really do if they wish to keep pace with the top two teams.
Although Rovers’ relegation from the Football League has been confirmed, they have been on a good run recently, picking up 10 points from the last three games.
Their draw against Plymouth at the weekend was arguably their best performance in a while, as they came back from two goals down to force a draw. Although they have only won one game out of 12, they are now closer to reaching the playoffs than they are to being relegated.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Bristol Rovers Head to Head
Both sides have 21 games against each other, each taking seven wins and seven draws. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Lincoln 1-1 Sheffield Wed
- Sheffield 2-0 Leicester
- Cambridge 0-2 Sheffield Wed
- Sheffield Wed 3-0 Cheltenham
Away
- Bristol 2-2 Plymouth
- Bristol 3-0 Swindon
- Cheltenham 1-4 Bristol
- MK Dons 0-1 Bristol
Sheffield Wednesday Team News
Moore could keep the same starting eleven that played at Lincoln City, but he has other options if he wants to mix up the lineup. George Byers will likely earn a recall, as he could be used in place of Will Vaulks in the center of midfield.
Bristol Team News
Although Josh Coburn was withdrawn at halftime last week, he should retain his starting spot on Saturday due to his impact against Chesterfield. Luca Hoole was also withdrawn at halftime, but that was a tactical decision, and he should be available for selection this weekend.
Prediction and Odds
Although Rovers could take the lead or remain on level terms until the closing stages, Wednesday should have enough quality to edge this game by a narrow margin.
- Home Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Over 1.5
