Sheffield Wednesday’s latest must-win games sees them make the trip to Bristol Rovers on Tuesday evening.
The Owls’ promotion hopes took a major hit on Saturday as they were beaten 3-2 by Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium, and their manager, Darren Moore, admitted afterwards that they got what they deserved following an inadequate performance.
Now, with other results going against them, Wednesday find themselves in a position where they’re relying on favours elsewhere if they’re to get out of League One via the top two spots this season, but they also need to make sure that they pick up maximum points along the way.
They still have a whole string of injuries going into the tie, with no fresh faces expected back when they travel to the Memorial Stadium.
Moore may look to make a couple of changes though as he targets three important points, including the long-awaited return of a player who’s been on the sidelines for some time...
Has played some of his best football as a right wingback this season, and with Wednesday desperately needing to find some form he’ll probably be called upon to try and get forward and add to his goal tally. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
A vital player with plenty of experience, Vaulks is one of the first names on the Wednesday teamsheet nowadays. He’ll be wanting to help put Saturday behind them. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
It wasn’t his best afternoon on Saturday, but Bannan still created plenty of chances and almost had a couple of goals at the Pirelli - he’ll be desperate to try and put things right on Tuesday. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
It’s a role that he’s played before as a bit of an unorthodox number 10, playing just behind the strikers for Wednesday. He’s been good in the last two games since returning from injury, and his hustle is appreciated.
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