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...
9. Marvin Johnson - LWB
His left foot can always cause problems, and it was his movement that led to the penalty on Saturday afternoon. He’s become a regular under Moore and is expected to start once again. | UGC / Steve Ellis Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
10. Lee Gregory - ST
He’ll have felt that he could’ve had a goal or two on Saturday afternoon at Burton, but is still the most in-form striker Wednesday have available and he’ll be eager to add to his goal tally. | UGC / Steve Ellis
11. Michael Smith - ST
Being back in the goals despite the loss on Saturday will be a minor consolation for the forward, and you’d expect him back in to lead the line now that he’s fully recovered. | Steve Ellis Photo: UGC