Ahead of the game, it was confirmed yesterday that Owls forward Jack Marriott, who is currently on loan from Derby County, is set to return to the side after recovering from a calf injury, which will be a welcome boost to the team as the fixtures start to come thick and fast in the second-half of the campaign.
Meanwhile, the Wednesday are yet to confirm who their next manager will be, amid a host of names linked with the position including Joey Barton, Gus Poyet, and Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Moore - as things stand, ex-Watford boss Vladimir Ivic is the narrow favourite to get the job.
On top of this, there's also the January transfer window to contend with, and the pressure is on for the Owls to strengthen their side in the last opportunity before the summer. They've already landed ex-Aston Villa Andre Green, and speculation suggests that another winger deal could be on the horizon.
Here's our rundown of today's news and transfer chat covering Sheffield Wednesday and the rest of the division:
1. Boro's Bolasie chase over
Middlesbrough appear to be out of the running to sign Everton's Yannick Bolasie in January, with Boro boss Neil Warnock revealing he'll continue to chase other targets in the winger position before the deadline. (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Moore's Owls link dismissed
Sources close to Doncaster Rovers have knocked back suggestions that Darren Moore could become Sheffield Wednesday's next manager. He's currently the third-favourite with bookmakers to get the job. (DFP/SkyBet) Photo: George Wood
3. Race heats up for Lilywhites striker
Both Sunderland and Hull City have been linked with a move for Preston striker Jayden Stockley. The 27-year-old has struggled for goal since arriving at Deepdale in 2019, scoring just nine goals in 69 games. (Football League World) Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. Swans snap up Hourihane
Swansea City have completed a move to sign Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane on loan. They fought off competition from fellow promotion-challengers Bournemouth to seal the deal. (Club website) Photo: Alexander Hassenstein