Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Sheffield Wednesday FC

0 – 2

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Leeds United FC

Fri 23 Aug 2024 · 19:00 UTC Hillsborough 28,800 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 24' Brenden Aaronson

0–2 48' Daniel James

Y 28' Wilfried Gnonto

Y 49' Daniel James

Di'Shon Bernard 54' Y

Y 82' Ethan Ampadu

Dominic Iorfa 85' Y

Overview

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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Simon Hooper
Assistant 1 Mark Scholes
Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)

4 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 16.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Sheffield Wednesday FC 8 games · Avg 1.5 goals Leeds United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-08-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Leeds United FC 2024-03-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Leeds United FC 2023-09-02 Leeds United FC 0–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2020-01-11 Leeds United FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2019-10-26 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–0 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Aug	Leeds United FC	H	0–2	L
18 Aug	Sunderland AFC	A	0–4	L
11 Aug	Plymouth Argyle FC	H	4–0	W
04 May	Sunderland AFC	A	2–0	W
27 Apr	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	3–0	W
21 Apr	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	3–1	W

Leeds United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Aug	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	2–0	W
17 Aug	West Bromwich Albion FC	A	0–0	D
10 Aug	Portsmouth FC	H	3–3	D
26 May	Southampton FC	H	0–1	L
16 May	Norwich City FC	H	4–0	W
12 May	Norwich City FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

13% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to Hillsborough that hosts another battle between Sheffield Wednesday FC and Leeds United FC.
5' Leeds United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
10' The 26-year-old Brenden Aaronson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
24' What a moment for Brenden Aaronson! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
28' Leeds United FC player sees a card in front of him.
33' It looks surprising Sheffield Wednesday FC does not make any changes. Marvin Johnson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leeds United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
48' The Wales Daniel James breaks the deadlock on 48 minutes. 0-2!
49' Daniel James is having his name booked by the referee on 49.
54' Controversy at the stadium! Di'Shon Bernard argues furiously but the card stands.
59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield Wednesday FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
69' A change in the Sheffield Wednesday FC ranks — Pol Valentin Sancho exits the field as Ike Ugbo enters on 69.
70' A tactical swap from Sheffield Wednesday FC — Djeidi Gassama on, Josh Windass off on 70 minutes.
75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
79' Sheffield Wednesday FC ring the changes. Max Lowe has done his job and it is now time for Michael Smith to step up.
82' The referee has no hesitation. Ethan Ampadu is booked for Leeds United FC — card on 82.
84' Joel Piroe is replacing Mateo Fernandez for the Leeds United FC side.
85' It’s a booking for Sheffield Wednesday FC player. Dominic Iorfa gets a card.
88' Joe Rothwell gets the nod from Leeds United FC. He replaces Wilfried Gnonto and will look to change the dynamic.
89' A change in the Sheffield Wednesday FC ranks — Jamal Lowe exits the field as Marvin Johnson enters on 89.
90' The Leeds United FC bench stirs into life. Daniel James is withdrawn and Sam Byram gets his opportunity.
Sheffield Wednesday FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leeds United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

2
Liam Palmer ↑ 79'
18
Marvin Johnson ↑ 89'
24
Michael Smith ↑ 79'
12
Ike Ugbo ↑ 69'
20
Michael Ihiekwe
41
Djeidi Gassama ↑ 70'
47
Pierce Charles
30
Sean Fusire
19
Olaf Kobacki

Coach Danny Röhl

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

26
Karl Darlow
25
Sam Byram ↑ 90'
8
Joe Rothwell ↑ 88'
21
Alex Cairns
30
Joe Gelhardt ↑ 90'
10
Joel Piroe ↑ 84'
56
James Debayo
50
Charlie Crewe
42
Sam Chambers

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ao Tanaka	1
Mateusz Klich	1
Manor Solomon	1
Adam Reach	1
Largie Ramazani	1
Mateusz Klich	1
Jack Harrison	1
Jacob Murphy	1

Head to Head

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

2024-08-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Leeds United FC L 2024-08-18 Sunderland AFC 4–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-08-11 Sheffield Wednesday FC 4–0 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2024-05-04 Sunderland AFC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-04-27 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–0 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2024-04-21 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC W

Leeds United FC Form

2024-08-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W 2024-08-17 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–0 Leeds United FC D 2024-08-10 Leeds United FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC D 2024-05-26 Leeds United FC 0–1 Southampton FC L 2024-05-16 Leeds United FC 4–0 Norwich City FC W 2024-05-12 Norwich City FC 0–0 Leeds United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.05 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.96 Leeds United FC xG

I would bet for: Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Sheffield Wednesday FC36% Draw33% Leeds United FC31%

Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes41% 0% No59%

Avg goals/match: 2.01

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	84%	16%
± 1.5	60%	40%
± 2.5	33%	67%
± 3.5	15%	85%
± 4.5	6%	94%

Double Chance

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw

69%

Draw or Leeds United FC

64%

Sheffield Wednesday FC or Leeds United FC

67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sheffield Wednesday FC24% Draw55% Leeds United FC21%

Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

15.8%

1 – 1

14.5%

1 – 0

12.7%

0 – 1

11.5%

2 – 0

2 – 1

6.9%

1 – 2

6.3%

0 – 2

Actual

2 – 2

3.5%

3 – 1

2.5%

3 – 0

2.4%

1 – 3

2.1%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC

Handicap	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers	Push	Leeds United FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	10%	86%
-1.5	14%	—	86%
-1	14%	21%	65%
-0.5	35%	—	65%
+0.5	69%	—	31%
+1	69%	19%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

39% ✓

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet

36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.