Wednesday are looking to get their first point on the board at S6 after defeats to Southampton and Hull City, winding their way through the early stages of a switch to a new way of doing things after a delayed switch-up in pre-season.
There are questions over the match condition of the likes of Barry Bannan, Liam Palmer and George Byers, while it could be that Xisco looks to switch it up after a well below-par second half at the MKM Stadium - or seeks to build some consistency in selection.
Here’s our stab in the dark at what the side could be as Ryan Lowe’s Lilywhites come to S6.
Here’s our stab in the dark at what the side could be as Ryan Lowe’s Lilywhites come to S6.
![If indeed Wednesday are to continue with a back four, it seems likely Famewo will continue in his role at left-back, particularly after Xisco’s comments in his press conference on Thursday.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg2N2JkM2QxLTY1M2EtNDJkNS04MTc1LTRkZDM1NTRlYTRlNjplMWIwNzk2NC02NjA0LTRiNjItYmYyYS0yYjUzZDIzZThlYmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. LB - Akin Famewo
If indeed Wednesday are to continue with a back four, it seems likely Famewo will continue in his role at left-back, particularly after Xisco’s comments in his press conference on Thursday. Photo: Steve Ellis Steve Ellis
![It’s a guessing game in midfield. Is Diaby ready to roll? All indications are that he has the attributes to add to what Wednesday have missed a little in the start to their season.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/14/14/twitter_F3VNPH2WsAAzdRn.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. CM - Momo Diaby
It’s a guessing game in midfield. Is Diaby ready to roll? All indications are that he has the attributes to add to what Wednesday have missed a little in the start to their season. | Alex Miller
![He’s been a steady performer under Xisco’s management and it could be that Bakinson continues with the likes of Byers and Vaulks waiting in the wings. Or there could be changes.. we don’t know.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/18/11/GettyImages-1609903110.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. CM - Tyreeq Bakinson
He’s been a steady performer under Xisco’s management and it could be that Bakinson continues with the likes of Byers and Vaulks waiting in the wings. Or there could be changes.. we don’t know. | Getty Images
8. CM - Barry Bannan
Wednesday’s talisman is a fitness uncertainty having only rejoined training midway through the week thanks to an ankle issue. The decision will be largely down to him, Xisco has said, and on that basis, expect him to battle on. | Steve Ellis