Sunderland VS Sheffield Wednesday – Match Preview & Prediction
The Lads return to The Stadium of Light for the first home match of the Championship season, as the Black Cats look to build on their victory against Cardiff City on the first match of the season.
Regis Le Bris started a full new starting 11 against Preston North End in the first round of the Carabao Cup, but they failed to impress as they were defeated 2-0.
However, in the first match of the season, Sunderland were able to beat Cardiff City relatively comfortably with a 0-2 away victory, thanks to goals from Luke O’Nien and Jack Clarke.
Today’s opponents, Sheffield Wednesday blew away Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth on the first game of the season, winning 4-0.
They also kept their 100% record with an away victory against Hull City in the Carabao Cup.
The last time the 2 sides met was on the final game of the season, last season and The Owls came on top as 0-2 winners.
Sunderland did win the reverse fixture, 0-3 at Hillsborough thanks to goals from Dan Ballard and a brace by Jack Clarke.
Team News
There are no fresh injury concerns for Régis Le Bris, but Dan Ballard, Niall Huggins and Jenson Seelt remain out.
Ian Poveda continues to work his way up to full fitness after making the move to Wearside last month.
Prediction
Sunderland 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
Scorer – Jack Clarke
