Sheffield Wednesday will be hoping to halt their 30-match winless run in the Championship when they welcome Watford to Hillsborough this evening.
The Owls, who were denied all three points against the Hornets at Vicarage Road back in December after conceding an equaliser deep into injury time, became just the fifth team in English league history to go 30 matches without a victory at the weekend, losing 2-1 to Derby County at Pride Park.
Despite offering a fairly encouraging performance, Wednesday were beaten by the odd goal in three, meaning they are still waiting to secure their first point(s) of 2026. The Owls have lost each of their last 13 league matches.
Ahead of tonight’s clash with Watford, manager Henrik Pedersen is expected to predominantly pick from the same group of players that featured in the East Midlands on Saturday. With that in mind, here is how The Star thinks the Owls could line up:
5. RWB: Sean Fusire
Fusire is one of several youngsters who has had to adapt to the cut and thrust of the Championship before his time this season. However, he has shown glimpses of what he can bring to the table. He has adapted well to the right wing-back berth and will be determined to make his mark in this game. | UGC
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6. CM: Jaden Heskey
After missing the defeat to Southampton with an Achilles issue, Heskey came back into the team against Derby and completed the full 90 minutes, suggesting he will keep his place for this one. Boss Pedersen is a big fan of the Manchester City loanee. | UGC
7. CM: Svante Ingelsson
For many Wednesdayites, Ingelsson is the very first name on the teamsheet. As ever, he ran himself into the ground at Pride Park, working tirelessly for the team. He is the sort of player you would be happy to go to war with. His desire and determination alone guarantee him a place in the starting XI. | UGC
8. LWB: Tayo Adaramola
Adaramola has been going up through the gears in the last few games, adapting to life in the Championship at a steady pace. The Crystal Palace loanee was another willing runner at the weekend, bombing up and down the left flank. He is beginning to show signs that he has something about him. | UGC