With Joe Lumley set to miss a fourth consecutive game due to a rib injury, Maynard-Brewer is expected to continue between the sticks. Having conceded four goals in his last two appearances, he will be keen to add to the clean sheet he kept against AFC Wimbledon in the Owls’ most recent home game.placeholder image
With Joe Lumley set to miss a fourth consecutive game due to a rib injury, Maynard-Brewer is expected to continue between the sticks. Having conceded four goals in his last two appearances, he will be keen to add to the clean sheet he kept against AFC Wimbledon in the Owls’ most recent home game. | Steve Ellis

Sheffield Wednesday predicted XI vs Cambridge United as three summer signings return

By George Smith
Published 26th Oct 2026, 17:00 GMT

Sheffield Wednesday will be targeting a return to winning ways when they welcome Cambridge United to Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.

Sheffield Wednesday will begin life without Henrik Pedersen when they host Cambridge United in League One at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening.

Pedersen was sacked by the Owls on Sunday, less than 24 hours after overseeing a 2-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers at the Club Doncaster Sports Village. Wednesday produced another flat and uninspiring display against their South Yorkshire rivals, prompting the club’s hierarchy to decide that a change was necessary.

First-team coach Matt Hamshaw has been placed in caretaker charge and will oversee the visit of the U’s, who will also be looking to return to winning ways after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend.

Ahead of the visit of the U’s, Hamshaw will welcome midfielder Callum Slattery back into contention after he missed the trip to Doncaster through suspension. Meanwhile, the likes of Reece James and Harry Gray will be pushing for recalls.

Here is how The Star thinks Wednesday could line up...

Having missed the defeat to Doncaster through suspension, Slattery is available again for Cambridge’s visit to S6, and he is highly likely to return to the starting XI. Having started on the right against AFC Wimbledon and Notts County, the prospect of Morrison starting in that role could see Slattery reinstated to the No.10 position. He is another player who needs a consistent run of games in his preferred position.

9. CAM: Callum Slattery

Having missed the defeat to Doncaster through suspension, Slattery is available again for Cambridge’s visit to S6, and he is highly likely to return to the starting XI. Having started on the right against AFC Wimbledon and Notts County, the prospect of Morrison starting in that role could see Slattery reinstated to the No.10 position. He is another player who needs a consistent run of games in his preferred position. | Getty Images

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Having been left out of the squad at the weekend, Gray will be eager to force his way back into the starting XI. The Leeds United loanee is the most natural option to start on the left wing amid Louie Barry’s ongoing absence. Gray was outstanding in Wednesday’s most recent home game, getting himself on the scoresheet in the 5-0 win over Wimbledon. He is another player who would benefit from a consistent run of starts.

10. LM: Harry Gray

Having been left out of the squad at the weekend, Gray will be eager to force his way back into the starting XI. The Leeds United loanee is the most natural option to start on the left wing amid Louie Barry’s ongoing absence. Gray was outstanding in Wednesday’s most recent home game, getting himself on the scoresheet in the 5-0 win over Wimbledon. He is another player who would benefit from a consistent run of starts. | Getty Images

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Deciding who should lead Wednesday’s attack against Cambridge could be a difficult decision for Hamshaw. Ali Al-Hamadi struggled to make his mark on his first start for the Owls at the weekend, while Mason Burstow has struggled for form since arriving at Hillsborough. Keillor-Dunn, therefore, could be tasked with leading the line, particularly if Slattery returns to the starting XI and occupies the No.10 role.

11. ST: Davis Keillor-Dunn

Deciding who should lead Wednesday’s attack against Cambridge could be a difficult decision for Hamshaw. Ali Al-Hamadi struggled to make his mark on his first start for the Owls at the weekend, while Mason Burstow has struggled for form since arriving at Hillsborough. Keillor-Dunn, therefore, could be tasked with leading the line, particularly if Slattery returns to the starting XI and occupies the No.10 role. | Steve Ellis

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