Here’s how Wednesday have got on in their last 15 opening day fixtures...
5. 2015/16: Bristol City. 2-0 win
A comfortable victory at home for the Owls, in Carlos Carvalhal's first game in charge. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
6. 2013/14: Queens Park Rangers. 2-1 loss.
Debutant Atdhe Nuhiu opened the scoring for the Owls, but a quickfire double from the Hoops saw them claim the win. Photo: Jan Kruger
7. 2012/13: Derby County. 2-2 draw
A dramatic draw at Pride Park kicked off the campaign, as Reda Johnson's last gap winner sealed a points for the visitors. Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. 2011/12: Rochdale. 2-0 win
The Owls got off to a fine start in the campaign that saw them promoted back to the second tier, with David Prutton's belting volley a real highlight. Photo: Nathan Stirk