Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 AFC Wimbledon FT: Darren Moore reaction after Owls pegged back

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The Owls could move into the play-offs with victory against the Dons, who are without a win in their last five and have failed to keep a clean sheet in the league all season.

Today’s clash will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides since AFC Wimbledon’s formation.

Scroll down for team news, live updates and post-match analysis and reaction.

Sheffield Wednesday v AFC Wimbledon LIVE

Key Events

  • THREE changes for Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon
  • The Owls could move into the play-offs with a win
  • First-ever competitive meeting between Sheffield Wednesday and AFC Wimbledon
  • Darren Moore’s side are looking to record back-to-back wins in the league for the first time since August

Both sets of players will wear black armbands this afternoon as a mark of respect for former Dons striker Joe Pigott following the death of his father this morning.

Lewis Gibson, Saido Berahino and Sam Hutchinson are out. In come Chey Dunkley, Lewis Wing and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

Dennis Adeniran misses out altogether while Joe Wildsmith retains his place.

An injury crisis for the hosts

The Dons have five first-team players on the treatment table, including previous ever-present defender Will Nightingale.

Paul Kalambayi, Ollie Palmer, George Marsh and Aaron Pressley are also missing this afternoon.

Some pre-match listening

Our Owls writers review the last few days at Hillsborough and look ahead to today’s clash.

He could make his debut this afternoon.

Could we be set for a goal-fest this afternoon?

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