This will be Sheffield Wednesday's striking starting line-up to open the 2020/21 season

This will be Sheffield Wednesday's striking starting line-up to open the 2020/21 season - according to Football Manager simulation

While it was a real treat to have the Bundesliga back last weekend, it's still not quite enough to fill the void left by the lack of Championship football, and the chances of Sheffield Wednesday being able to conclude the current campaign are still uncertain.

By Richie Boon

Published 19th May 2020, 16:45 BST

Updated 19th May 2020, 17:56 BST

For a bit of fun, we fired up Football Manager 2020, and simulated the game into the future, and had a look at the starting XI and manager it predicts will be on show for the Owls at the start of next season.

1. New season, same division

Sheffield Wednesday were unable to produce a miraculous finish to the 2019/20 campaign, and remain in the Championship for another season. They open the new campaign away to newly-promoted Blackpool. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey

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2. GK: Keiren Westwood

The Republic of Ireland international breaks his way back into the first team after a fine pre-season, and starts on the 2020/21 opening day. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk

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3. RB: Pedro Porro

There's a fresh face in the right-back spot, as the Owls bring in the Spanish youngster from Man City to bring a bit of dynamism to the position. Wednesday are paying all £30k-per week of his wages. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Caparros

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4. CB: Dominic Iorfa

Now worth a hefty £8 million, Iorfa keeps his spot in the back-line for the new campaign. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk

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