Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds United’s upcoming opponents on Friday evening, have been one of the standout teams in the Championship this season – despite suffering a heavy defeat to Sunderland in their last match.
As Leeds prepare to face Sheffield Wednesday to kick off this weekend’s Championship action, it’s clear that this will be a different challenge compared to their last encounter. Last season, the two teams played out a frustrating 0-0 draw at Elland Road, but now Leeds have a more settled squad, albeit missing some key players who are yet to be replaced.
Sheffield Wednesday’s key move over the summer was retaining their sought-after German coach, Danny Rohl, who successfully guided the team away from relegation last season. Despite a strong start to this campaign with a 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle, they suffered a shock 4-0 defeat to Sunderland in the following game.
Nevertheless, under Rohl’s leadership, Sheffield Wednesday have shown promising form with impressive attacking stats, including the highest xG and shots taken in the division. They have also been solid defensively, conceding few chances from inside the box.
As Leeds gear up to face Sheffield Wednesday, it’s clear that they are up against a team that is in good form and poses a significant threat. It promises to be a tough game for Daniel Farke and his side on Friday night.
