Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Hillsborough.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 23 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Sheffield Wednesday FC host Sunderland AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum Paterson made 372 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 11' Theo Corbeanu has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
- 16' Dennis Cirken is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield Wednesday FC so far.
- 21' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' Florian Kamberi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield Wednesday FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 49' Sheffield Wednesday FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 53' GOAL! Lee Gregory scores on 53. Assisted by Lee Gregory
- 54' Lee Gregory has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marvin Johnson on 58 minutes.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' Alex Pritchard is replacing Daniel Neil for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 65' The whistle greets Daniel Neil as he departs to be replaced by Alex Pritchard.
- 68' Barry Bannan makes way for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 72' Lynden Gooch makes way for Elliot Embleton at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 77' England international Lewis Wing has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' Theo Corbeanu makes way for Jaden Brown at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 84' Time for substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Lee Gregory is replaced by Saido Berahino.
- 87' Dennis Adeniran is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield Wednesday FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Lee Gregory ↓ Saido Berahino 84'
- 13
- 10
- 2
- 18
- 26
- 1
- 22
- 20
- 8
-
23
Theo Corbeanu ↓ Jaden Brown 82'
Bench
- 32
-
24
Saido Berahino ↑ 84'
- 28
- 7
- 40
-
3
Jaden Brown ↑ 82'
-
17
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ↑ 68'
Coach
Darren Moore
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Elliot Embleton 72'
- 3
- 13
- 4
- 15
- 39
- 14
-
24
Daniel Neil ↓ Alex Pritchard 65'
- 17
- 6
Bench
- 26
-
21
Alex Pritchard ↑ 65'
-
8
Elliot Embleton ↑ 72'
- 1
- 7
-
9
Nathan Broadhead ↑ 82'
- 5
Coach
Lee Johnson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eliezer Mayenda | 4 |
| Lee Gregory | 2 |
| Jack Clarke | 2 |
| Callum Paterson | 1 |
| Florian Kamberi | 1 |
| Theo Corbeanu | 1 |
| Daniel Ballard | 1 |
| Liam Palmer | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2021-11-02
Sheffield Wednesday FC
3–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2021-10-30
Cheltenham Town FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2021-10-23
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2021-10-19
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2021-10-16
AFC Wimbledon
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2021-10-09
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Sunderland AFC Form
2021-11-02
Sheffield Wednesday FC
3–0
Sunderland AFC
L
2021-10-30
Rotherham United FC
5–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2021-10-23
Sunderland AFC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2021-10-19
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–4
Sunderland AFC
W
2021-10-16
Gillingham FC
1–2
Sunderland AFC
W
2021-10-02
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Sunderland AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield Wednesday FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
38%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Sunderland AFC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
11.8%
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.