Sheffield Wednesday's EFL Cup lineup and global broadcast details are set for their clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Championship side, which finished 24th last season with just one win, will host the Premier League team at 7:45 p.m. BST on Tuesday, with Liverpool loanee Kieran Morrison in contention for his first appearance.
Who could start for Sheffield Wednesday?
Manager Danny Röhl has named a provisional squad for the cup fixture. The possible lineup includes goalkeeper Lumley, with defenders Valery, Otegbayo, Swinkels, and Lowe. The midfield could feature Thornton, captain Barry Bannan, and Slattery. In attack, Morrison, Burstow, and Gray are listed as options. This information was originally reported by Athlon Sports on August 25, 2026, and syndicated by sports.yahoo.com. The Owls conceded 82 goals last season, a defensive record they will be desperate to improve upon starting with this cup match.
When and where can fans watch the match?
The match will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports+. For international viewers, coverage varies by region. In the United States, the game is available on Paramount+ and CBS Sports platforms. Canadian fans can watch on DAZN. In Australia, the broadcast is on beIN Sports and beIN SPORTS CONNECT, with the same provider covering New Zealand. Supporters in South Africa and parts of Africa can tune in via SuperSport. Scandinavian viewers in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway have coverage on Viaplay, while fans in India can watch on FanCode.
What time does the match start globally?
Kick-off times for supporters around the world have been confirmed. In the UK, the match starts at 7:45 p.m. BST. For fans in Central Europe, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, the start time is 8:45 p.m. CEST. In the United States, kick-off is 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:45 p.m. Central Time, and 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time. Canadian viewers on the East Coast also have a 2:45 p.m. ET start. In South America, the match begins at 3:45 p.m. in both Brazil (BRT) and Argentina (ART).
Asian and Oceanic fans face an early morning. The match kicks off at 12:15 a.m. IST on Wednesday in India, and at 3:45 a.m. JST in Japan and KST in South Korea. Australian viewers in the AEST time zone can watch from 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, while New Zealand fans have a 6:45 a.m. NZST start. Middle Eastern supporters in Saudi Arabia (AST) and the UAE (GST) have start times of 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. respectively. You can check all future match times on our fixtures page.
What does this match mean for Sheffield Wednesday?
This cup match represents a significant opportunity for Sheffield Wednesday to build momentum ahead of the new Championship campaign. After a difficult 2025 season where they finished 90 points behind champions Coventry, a positive performance against top-flight opposition could provide a vital confidence boost. The potential inclusion of Kieran Morrison is particularly noteworthy. The young attacker, on loan from Liverpool, impressed in a brief substitute appearance in the Owls' last outing and is now in the mix for his full debut. His energy could be a key asset as the team looks to improve on scoring just 25 goals last term. Manager Danny Röhl will use this game to assess his squad depth ahead of the league season, with fans able to track player progress via our squad listings. The club's primary objective remains climbing the standings in the Championship after last season's struggles.
