Sheffield Wednesday enjoyed back-to-back wins for the first time all season last week and could go on to make it three-in-a-row at home to Preston North End this weekend. Danny Rohl’s side left it late to beat Derby county 2-1 on Sunday, with Jamal Lowe completing the comeback in added-time after Barry Bannan cancelled out Ebou Adams’ early opener.
Victory pulled Wednesday into 12th and their weekend visitors Preston currently sit 18th, having taken just six points from their last eight games. Rohl detailed the latest injury news after that dramatic win and Paul Heckingbottom’s side also have some fitness issues to contend with. Below, the Star has rounded up the latest team news from both sides going into another massive clash at Hillsborough.
5. Akin Famewo - out
Still expected to be out for months, having picked up an injury against Portsmouth in October. | Getty Images
6. Olaf Kobacki - out
Out since mid-October with a muscle injury. A return has been pencilled in for later this month but Saturday will come too soon. Photo: Emilio Andreoli
7. Ike Ugbo - doubt
Missed Sunday's win and Rohl admitted the forward could also miss out against Preston, although there has been no confirmation as of yet. | Getty Images
8. Dominic Iorfa - doubt
Forced off at half-time against Derby with a slight niggle. Rohl hopeful it's nothing too serious. | Getty Images