Sheffield Wednesday begin their EFL Trophy campaign with a home tie against Sunderland U21 at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening. The Group North 1 fixture kicks off at 7pm as the Owls look to build on a strong start to the League One season.
They are unbeaten in their last five league outings, a run that includes three wins and two draws. Their most recent result was a 2-1 away victory at Salford City last month, secured by goals from Davis Keillor-Dunn and Jamal Lowe.
Recent form and team news
Sheffield Wednesday's last starting line-up, deployed in a 4-3-2-1 formation against Salford, featured A. Maynard-Brewer in goal with a back four of L. Palmer, Ernie Weaver, D. Bernard and R. James. The midfield trio was Jarvis Thornton, Jaden Heskey and D. Keillor-Dunn, supporting attackers W. Grainger, Joel Akpobi and Mason Paul James Burstow. The club has not confirmed any team news for this Trophy fixture, but rotation is expected.
Opposition background
Sunderland's development side, who compete in Premier League 2, have had mixed results in their recent outings. Their last five matches include two draws, a heavy defeat and a win. Their most recent starting eleven featured J. Cowan in goal with a defence of Jenson Jones, Luke Bell, A. Alese and A. Lightfoot.
Following this cup tie, Sheffield Wednesday's focus returns to the league with a key away fixture at third-placed Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
