Sheffield Wednesday prepare for their League One match against AFC Wimbledon at Hillsborough this Saturday, seeking to build on recent home form after a mixed run of results. The Owls are unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions but have not won any of their last three league fixtures.
Henrik Pedersen’s side sit eighth in the table with 15 points from eight games, a position strengthened by having games in hand on several teams above them. Their last outing was a dramatic 2-2 draw at Huddersfield Town, where a 98th-minute Jamal Lowe penalty secured a point after Ibane Bowat’s own goal had sparked a late comeback.
Team news and selection
Sheffield Wednesday are set to field a strengthened defence with key players returning from injury and suspension. Di’Shon Bernard made his first league start since February 2025 last weekend, playing 70 minutes. Centre-back Liam Cooper, described as bloodied and bruised after a recent match, is okay according to manager Henrik Pedersen. Goalkeeper Joe Lumley, who made several important saves against Huddersfield, is aiming for a third consecutive home league clean sheet. Right-back Yan Valery is expected to retain his place despite a below-par performance last time out.
Form and context
The team’s recent league form has been defined by stalemates, with two consecutive 0-0 draws at Hillsborough against Wigan Athletic and Stockport County. They have failed to score in their last two league games at home. Their overall unbeaten run includes victories in the EFL Trophy over Sunderland U21s and Salford City. Top scorer Jamal Lowe, with five goals this season, will be a key figure as they look to add goals to their solid defensive foundation.
Opponents AFC Wimbledon arrive in eleventh place, three points outside the playoff positions. They were beaten 2-1 by Plymouth Argyle in their last match. The Dons typically set up in a 5-4-1 formation, with Jayden Stockley leading the line.
Sheffield Wednesday will host AFC Wimbledon at Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday, 17 October, with a 15:00 local time kick-off in a League One Regular Season match. The full schedule for the coming weeks is available on our fixtures page.
