Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to four matches when they take on promotion-chasing Middlesbrough at the Riverside this evening.
The Owls, who fought back from 3-0 down to earn a point on their last visit to Teesside, recovered from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Charlton Athletic on Saturday, earning a third successive draw to equal their longest unbeaten run of the season.
Although Middlesbrough will head into tonight’s game as overwhelming favourites, their recent struggles and Wednesday’s goalless draw with Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena just over a week ago ought to give Henrik Pedersen’s men a sense of confidence.
Ahead of their tussle with Kim Hellberg’s side, here is how The Star thinks Wednesday could line up this evening...
1. GK: Pierce Charles
Outstanding since returning from a second shoulder injury of the season last month, the Northern Ireland international is arguably the first name on the teamsheet. He saved a penalty the last time he faced Middlesbrough. | UGC
2. RCB: Dominic Iorfa
Iorfa returned to the matchday squad against Charlton after missing the trip to Coventry City, but he was unable to make it off the bench. With this marking the second of three games in eight days, it would be no surprise to see him recalled to inject some freshness to the defence. | UGC
3. CB: Gabriel Otegbayo
Rewarded for his impressive development with a first goal of the season on Saturday, Otegbayo has established himself as a regular starter for Wednesday. He has started every game he has been available for since Christmas and that is unlikely to change tonight. | UGC
4. LCB: Max Lowe
Since returning from injury last month, Lowe has been excellent. Bringing balance and experience to the left of the Owls' back-three, he has demonstrated just how big a loss he was during his absence. His place in the starting XI is guaranteed. | UGC