The Owls take on the Blues at Hillsborough this evening in what has become a huge game for the home side following the demoralising defeat to Huddersfield Town, and with them being the first teams to play this weekend it gives them a chance to close the gap on those above them.
Wednesday have had a rough time of it lately having gone over a month without a win in any competition, and they will be desperate to pick up all three points on home turf against a Birmingham side that don't sit too far above them on the Championship table.
With far too many goals having been shipped recently Danny Röhl may look to convert to a back five, and there could be an opportunity to hand a home debut to one of his new signings - here's a look at how Wednesday could line up later tonight:
![Fully expect him to return to the sticks after missing the game against Coventry due to being cup-tied.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/20/16/08/James%20Beadle.png.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. James Beadle - GK
Fully expect him to return to the sticks after missing the game against Coventry due to being cup-tied. | Steve Ellis / UGC
![Offers the Owls a big option in terms of getting up and down the right side with his pace - was one of many rested in midweek.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/29/11/Valentin%20UGC.png?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Pol Valentin - RWB
Offers the Owls a big option in terms of getting up and down the right side with his pace - was one of many rested in midweek. | Ellis / UGC
![Came on in the second half against Coventry after being given a break for the first 45, and you'd expect him back in the starting XI for this one.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/29/11/Bernard%20UGC.png?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Di’Shon Bernard - RCB
Came on in the second half against Coventry after being given a break for the first 45, and you'd expect him back in the starting XI for this one. | Ellis / UGC
![Hasn't played since the defeat to Southampton, but after a couple of games where Wednesday have shipped multiple goals Röhl may be tempted to bring him back.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/08/10/16/Diaby%20UGC.png?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Bambo Diaby - CB
Hasn't played since the defeat to Southampton, but after a couple of games where Wednesday have shipped multiple goals Röhl may be tempted to bring him back. | UGC / Steve Ellis