Sheffield Wednesday will look to end a two-match losing streak when they host Cambridge United at Hillsborough on Tuesday night. The Owls, eighth in League One with 18 points from a record of five wins, three draws and three losses, have suffered consecutive 2-0 defeats away to Notts County and Doncaster Rovers. Their recent form over the last five games stands at two wins, one draw and two losses.
Neil Harris, the Cambridge United manager, expects a difficult challenge against a wounded opponent. "We're expecting a tough evening against a hurting Sheffield Wednesday side," Harris said. His team arrives in sixth place, two positions and three points ahead of Wednesday in the standings.
Sheffield Wednesday's recent form of two wins, one draw and two losses has seen them slip seven points behind leaders Huddersfield Town. Their last victory was a 5-0 home thrashing of AFC Wimbledon on Saturday 17 October, which was preceded by a 2-2 draw at Huddersfield on Saturday 10 October and a 2-0 win over Sunderland U21 on Tuesday 6 October. The club's top scorer this season is J. Lowe with five goals from ten appearances.
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The side that started the 2-0 loss at Doncaster on Saturday 24 October featured Maynard-Brewer in goal, with a back four of Valery, Palmer, Cooper and Lowe. The midfield trio was Morrison, Bannan and Mitchell, supporting a front three of Jaden Heskey, D. Keillor-Dunn and Ali Al Hamadi.
They have scored 20 goals this season while conceding 12, giving them a goal difference of plus eight. The full fixtures list shows a busy period ahead after this match.
The club will be aiming to use their home advantage to secure a positive result and climb back towards the playoff places. Their next fixture is at home against Cambridge United on Tuesday 27 October.
