Sheffield Wednesday head to Pride Park to take on Derby County this weekend. But it’s not a happy stomping ground for the Owls.
Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County play in a 3pm kick off on Sunday, in another Owls fixture that’s live on Sky Sports.
As things stand, Danny Rohl’s side sit in 13th place of the Championship table after Sheffield Wednesday beat Hull City 2-0 in midweek.
The Rams, managed by former Rotherham United boss Paul Warne, sit in 15th place and are two points behind the Owls.
For Rohl, it’s another new club and new stadium as Owls boss. And he could end an 18-year wait for a Sheffield Wednesday win at Pride Park.
The last time Wednesday beat Derby away from home was on the final day of the 2005/06 Championship season.
And here’s who started the game that day…
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The Sheffield Wednesday XI the last time they beat Derby County at Pride Park
Scott Carson
Paul Sturrock was Owls manager at the time. That day against Derby County, he named Liverpool loan man Scott Carson in goal, who’s won a Champions League with both Liverpool and Manchester City.
Lee Bullen
Owls hero and three-time caretaker manager Lee Bullen was in defence. He was sacked as Ayr United manager at the start of 2024.
Drissa Diallo
One-time Wednesday centre-back Drissa Diallo retired in 2010 after a spell with Cheltenham Town.
Graham Coughlan
Hardened centre-back Graham Coughlan is now manager of National League Boston United, who’ve just signed Owls gem Sam Reed on loan.
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Tommy Spurr
Full-back Tommy Spurr was forced to retire due to injury in 2019, at the age of just 32.
Yoann Folly
Yoann Folly was another to retire early, doing so in 2007 after a two-year stint with Aberdeen.
Sean McAllister
Midfielder Sean McAllister got his break at Sheffield Wednesday, later playing for the likes of Shrewsbury Town and Scunthorpe United.
Jon-Paul McGovern
Jon-Paul McGovern had a decent spell at Hillsborough, scoring eight goals in 61 total appearances. He retired in 2019 with Elgin City.
Burton O’Brien
Another Scot who enjoyed a decent spell with the Owls was Burton O’Brien. He made 99 appearances for the club and later moved into caching, holding an UEFA A-License.
Deon Burton
Journeyman Deon Burton was a bit of a cult favourite during his time in S6. Nowadays, he works as the U23s manager for Wednesday’s Championship rivals West Brom.
Marcus Tudgay
Marcus Tudgay was another iconic Wednesday player of the time. He was last seen playing for Mickleover FC at the start of 2024, age 40.