Sheffield Wednesday travel to Sheffield United in the Steel City Derby this weekend. Here is all you need to know about the fixture.
Danny Rohl’s Owls will make the short journey across Sheffield to face their bitter rivals in the first Steel City Derby in over five years.
After Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Norwich on Tuesday, they will go into the derby in positive spirits despite Sheffield United’s strong start to the season.
The Blades sit second in the table on the back of three consecutive victories, which may concern Wednesday fans who have watched their side have an inconsistent opening to the campaign.
However, current form can be forgotten in a derby this intense, especially given the long wait since the previous fixture. Here is all the key info you need to know ahead of the Steel City Derby.
When do Sheffield Wednesday play Sheffield United?
Sheffield Wednesday play Sheffield United on Sunday the 10th of October 2024, with kick-off taking place at 12:30 pm GMT.
The match will be played at Bramall Lane.
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Is Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United on TV?
Sheffield Wednesday against Sheffield United will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports+, with coverage starting at 12:00 pm GMT.
- Virgin Media Channel Number – 513
- Sky TV Channel Number – 403
- BT Channel Number – 441
Live Stream
The Steel City Derby can be live-streamed via the Sky Sports streaming service or with your NOW TV subscription. A day membership is available for £14.99, with monthly and yearly subscription options also available.
Team News
Whilst it remains early, Owls fans have positive injury news as Dominic Iorfa confirmed that he will be fit for the Sheffield United game despite coming off injured against Norwich.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, have been dealt a major blow as The Star have reported that striker Kieffer Moore is a doubt for the visit of The Owls.
Sheffield Wednesday Injuries
The Owls are likely to be without the following players for the derby, who remain sidelined through injury.
- Ben Hamer
- Michael Ihiekwe
- Nathaniel Chalobah
- Olaf Kobacki
- Akin Famewo
Prediction
With this being the first Steel City Derby in half a decade, it’s difficult to predict how both sides will respond to the intensity of the fixture.
Sheffield United’s strong form cannot be ignored, especially with the fixture being played at Bramall Lane. However, Rohl’s side are fresh off an impressive victory with a clean sheet, so we’ll go for a 1-1 draw.
- Prediction: Sheffield United 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday