'Could rise to the big occasion' - Sheffield Wednesday predicted line-up against Stockport County

By Liam Norcliffe

Published 17th Sep 2026, 14:03 BST

It’s predicted line-up time...

The Owls and Stockport County go head-to-head at Hillsborough on Saturday.

A crowd of more than 30,000 is expected at S6 once again, including a sold-out away end. Both sides are hoping to be challenging for promotion come the end of the season and this weekend will be a chance get one over each other.

Wednesday are top of the table, but eighth-placed Stockport are the division’s highest scorers. Owls boss Henrik Pedersen has some selection decisions to make, with one or two possible injuries in the camp.

Let’s take a look at how they could line-up...

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Recorded his first clean sheet of the season last time out against Wigan Athletic.

1. Joe Lumley - GK

Recorded his first clean sheet of the season last time out against Wigan Athletic. | Getty Images

Hobbled off with a knee injury last weekend so it remains to be seen whether he is passed fit for this one.

2. Yan Valery - RB

Hobbled off with a knee injury last weekend so it remains to be seen whether he is passed fit for this one. | Steve Ellis

Came off with cramp against the Latics. Pedersen confirmed there was no injury.

3. Ricardo Santos - RCB

Came off with cramp against the Latics. Pedersen confirmed there was no injury. | Steve Ellis

Shown his class in the early part of the season. Man of the match a week ago. Owls fans will be hoping he can stay fit.

4. Liam Cooper - LCB

Shown his class in the early part of the season. Man of the match a week ago. Owls fans will be hoping he can stay fit. | Steve Ellis