Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at Hillsborough.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
- Assistant 2
5 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Burnley FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Watford FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–2 | W |
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' KICK OFF: Sheffield Wednesday FC gets underway.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Patrick Roberts suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Regis Le Bris might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Assisted by Leo Hjelde with the perfectly-timed delivery and Eliezer Mayenda makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' The Sheffield Wednesday FC manager makes a substitution. Max Lowe departs to be replaced by Liam Palmer.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield Wednesday FC in their 4-1-4-1 trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 48' Assisted by Svante Ingelsson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Callum Paterson makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Ryo Hatsuse argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Callum Paterson is withdrawn and Ike Ugbo gets his opportunity.
- 63' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Rigg is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 71' Eliezer Mayenda makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
- 72' That is a card for Sunderland AFC. Eliezer Mayenda will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Wilson Isidor comes on to replace Alan Browne.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield Wednesday FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' Sheffield Wednesday FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 84' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Jamal Lowe comes on to replace Josh Windass.
- 85' It is a substitution in Sheffield Wednesday FC team. Ryo Hatsuse is replaced by Marvin Johnson on 85 minute.
- 86' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Patrick Roberts by Chris Rigg on 86 minute.
- 90' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Eliezer Mayenda has done his job and it is now time for Harrison Jones to step up.
- Full Time. Sunderland AFC beats Sheffield Wednesday FC
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
13
Callum Paterson ↓ Ike Ugbo 58'
- 10
-
11
Josh Windass ↓ Jamal Lowe 84'
- 20
- 8
-
28
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Marvin Johnson 85'
-
3
Max Lowe ↓ Liam Palmer 42'
- 14
- 41
- 1
- 44
Bench
-
9
Jamal Lowe ↑ 84'
- 4
-
2
Liam Palmer ↑ 42'
-
18
Marvin Johnson ↑ 85'
- 6
-
12
Ike Ugbo ↑ 58'
-
16
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 85'
- 47
- 19
Coach
Danny Röhl
Sunderland AFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Alan Browne ↓ Wilson Isidor 73'
- 26
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↓ Chris Rigg 86'
- 1
- 32
- 4
- 7
- 12
-
14
Romaine Mundle ↓ Dennis Cirkin 86'
- 33
Bench
- 21
-
18
Wilson Isidor ↑ 73'
- 20
-
3
Dennis Cirkin ↑ 86'
- 23
-
11
Chris Rigg ↑ 86'
-
50
Harrison Jones ↑ 90'
- 30
- 47
Coach
Regis Le Bris
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
2025-02-28
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2025-02-21
Burnley FC
4–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2025-02-15
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
L
2025-02-12
Swansea City AFC
0–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2025-02-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2025-02-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Luton Town FC
D
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Sunderland AFC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
60%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
68%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Sunderland AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.