Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United: What time is kick-off, is it on TV and what are the odds?

Sheffield Wednesday will host Leeds United at Hillsborough in their Championship clash on Friday 28 September.
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Leeds are flying high at the top of the table thanks to an excellent start under new manager Marcelo Bielsa so will prove a stern test for Jos Luhukay's side in what is sure to be a feisty Friday night under the lights at Hillsborough.

What time is kick off?

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Kick off is at 7.45pm on Friday 28 September.

Is the match on TV? Can I watch it on a live stream?

The match is being shown by Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event and should also be available on iFollow Audio.

How can I follow Wednesday v Leeds live?

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You'll be able to follow all the latest updates and team news on The Star website.

Who will be in the teams for the match?

Owls striker Gary Hooper has suffered another setback after picking up a groin injury, but it is not expected to delay his return to first team action for long.

Wednesday will also hope that Jordan Thorniley will be back in contention for selection after he sustained a calf injury against Nottingham Forest.

Fernando Forestieri should be eligible for selection after completing his three match ban for his involvement in a pre-season brawl at Mansfield Town.

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Leeds are without Patrick Bamford who has a long-term knee injury that has ruled him out for four months.

Who is the referee?

Referee appointments have not yet been announced.

What are the betting odds?

Sky Bet have a Wednesday win at 2/1, a draw at 12/5 and a Leeds win at 13/10.

What is the form of Wednesday and Leeds?

Leeds are on a roll at the top of the Championship table and will take some effort to stop, with five wins and 19 goals already under their belts.

But Bielsa's side lost their unbeaten status against Birmingham City last weekend, as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat.

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Last week's defeat to Nottingham Forest appears to be a hiccup for Sheffield Wednesday, who returned to winning ways against Aston Villa at the weekend.

Luhukay's side are currently 10th in the table with four wins, two draws and two defeats.