Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland. In the heart of hearts of most football fans up and down the country, it’s got the feel of an FA Cup final more than a League One play-off match-up.
But it isn’t and both clubs are where they are. Each squad contains names that are routinely described as ‘Championship players’ and both are in a rich vein of form heading into what will be a record-breaking pair of matches.
Just for a bit of fun – and remembering our obvious shade of bias here, Mackems – we’ve thrown together our ‘Combined XI’ to come up with the sort of side we think would walk the third tier title.
Recent form is playing a big factor as well as their impact on the season as a whole.
So will it be Stewart, Gregory or Broadhead up top? What about the men in midfield?
Let’s take a look..
Just for a bit of fun – and remembering our obvious shade of bias here, Mackems – we’ve thrown together our ‘Combined XI’ to come up with the sort of side we think would walk the third tier title.