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:
9. CAM: Charlie McNeill
McNeill has now established himself as a regular starter at Hillsborough. The former Manchester United man, who scored in the Steel City derby recently, has developed steadily this season, meaning he could be a player Wednesday look to keep in League One next term. He should make it eight Championship starts in a row by supporting the attack this evening. | UGC
10. ST: Jerry Yates
Scoring in each of his last two outings, Yates will be hoping to make it three in three this evening. He has been a grafter up front ever since arriving on loan from Luton Town, and he is now starting to get rewards for his efforts. His place in the starting XI should not be in question. | UGC
11. ST: Jamal Lowe
Lowe is another player finding some form. The former Swansea City man claimed his second assist in as many games for Yates' goal at Derby, meaning he will be keen to continue contributing this evening. He has had a direct hand in three of Wednesday's last four goals. | UGC