Steven Fletcher misses out as in-form Sheffield Wednesday host Bristol City

There is one notable absentee from the Sheffield Wednesday starting XI that faces Bristol City today.
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Twelve-goal top-scorer Steven Fletcher misses out altogether and is replaced in attack by Atdhe Nuhiu. It is a big blow for Wednesday, with Fletcher having scored seven goals in his last six starts.

Captain Tom Lees has been passed fit to play, having recovered from a minor hamstring injury sustained in their impressive 4-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest last time out. Lees partners Dominic Iorfa again at the heart of Wednesday's defence.

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Moses Odubajo is included on the bench, having completed a one-match suspension, but midfielder Sam Hutchinson is still banned.

Flashback: Jordan Rhodes celebrates his second goal against Nottingham ForestFlashback: Jordan Rhodes celebrates his second goal against Nottingham Forest
Flashback: Jordan Rhodes celebrates his second goal against Nottingham Forest

Forward Fernando Forestieri (knee) remains on the sidelines.

Victory over Owls would move Monk's side up to third at the halfway stage of the Championship season.

Owls: Dawson; Palmer, Iorfa, Lees, Fox; Reach, Luongo, Bannan, Harris; Rhodes, Nuhiu.

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