The Owls face the Cod Army tomorrow night in their fourth round replay, and it will be the fourth time that they’ve gone toe-to-toe this season as the two sides got very acquainted with each other.
Wednesday won the last trip to Highbury 2-1 after going a goal down, and were also victorious in their League One fixture at Hillsborough not long afterwards - but a 1-1 draw at S6 in the cup lined up Tuesday night’s tie in between crucial games against Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town.
With that in mind, Darren Moore may very well be tempted to switch things up on the back of going top of the table on Saturday, and it’d be no surprise to see the likes of Barry Bannan and George Byers left out given that they’ve only just returned from injury.
But honestly, your guess is as good as ours for this one. There’s an unbeaten run at stake, a chance to progress into the fifth round where either Ipswich or Burnley are waiting, and we all know that Moore doesn’t like losing - even if some fans wouldn’t mind focusing on their promotion charge.
1. Cameron Dawson - GK
Dawson is one of the first names on the teamsheet for league games now, and you wouldn’t put it past him to help break the club’s clean sheet record this week. His penalty save against Ipswich was crucial.
2. Akin Famewo - LCB
It was another strong showing from him at Portman Road, and he looks very accomplished at left centre back. Only reason he wouldn’t start would be in order to rest him.
3. Aden Flint - CB
An absolute mountain since coming into the side, proving exactly why Moore wanted him on board. Aerial battles could be key against Morecambe, so another start is expected.
4. Dominic Iorfa - RCB
It’s good to see him getting a run of games in a Wednesday shirt again after a difficult spell, and his pace alongside Flint’s experience has been welcomed.