The Owls were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in midweek after a young side lost by a single goal to Grimsby Town, and we’re likely to see 10 different players start the game at Fratton Park this weekend as Wednesday’s wait for a first league win of the season continues down south.
Wednesday have fresh injury concerns as Olaf Kobacki and Reece Johnson are ruled out of the tie after picking up knocks a few days ago, but green lights have been given to the likes of Harry Amass and Bailey Cadamarteri. Henrik Pedersen isn’t entirely flush for options, so there are only so many tweaks he can make in terms of the senior side - so you’d expect it to be a similar to the one that started against Bristol City last weekend.
Here’s how we think the Owls could line up on Saturday:
9. Charlie McNeill - CAM
McNeill has become a regular under Pedersen, and has featured in all but one game across all competitions. You'd expect him to start again in this one. | UGC
10. Bailey Cadamarteri - ST
The young striker was on the bench against Bristol City after a delayed flight back from Jamaica duty, but with another week past he'll be ready to start at Fratton Park. | UGC
11. Ike Ugbo - ST
With Lowe being chosen over Ugbo in the Carabao Cup, you'd think that the former Troyes man is the one who'll start up top down south. | UGC