Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Sunderland AFC

4 – 0

Full Time

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Sun 18 Aug 2024 · 11:00 UTC Stadium of Light 40,022 HT 45' · FT 45'

Dennis Cirkin 11' 1–0

Eliezer Mayenda 15' 2–0

Luke O'Nien 24' 3–0

Eliezer Mayenda 47' 4–0

Y 26' Svante Ingelsson

Y 82' Di'Shon Bernard

Y 85' Liam Palmer

Overview

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Sunderland AFC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Stadium of Light.

Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Dean Whitestone
Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
Assistant 2 Rob Smith

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Hull City AFC	46	73
4	Oxford United FC	46	47
5	Leicester City FC	46	46
6	Blackburn Rovers FC	1	1
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	1	1
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	0	0
9	Millwall FC	0	0
10	Middlesbrough FC	0	0
11	Swansea City AFC	0	0
12	Watford FC	0	0
13	Charlton Athletic FC	0	0
14	West Bromwich Albion FC	0	0
15	Bolton Wanderers FC	0	0
16	Birmingham City FC	0	0
17	Sheffield United FC	0	0
18	Wrexham AFC	0	0
19	Burnley FC	0	0
20	Cardiff City FC	0	0
21	West Ham United FC	0	0
22	Southampton FC	0	0
23	Derby County FC	0	0
24	Norwich City FC	0	0
25	Preston North End FC	0	0
26	Stoke City FC	0	0
27	Lincoln City FC	0	0
28	Portsmouth FC	0	0
29	Bristol City FC	0	0
30	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Sunderland AFC 5 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sheffield Wednesday FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-08-18 Sunderland AFC 4–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2024-05-04 Sunderland AFC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2023-09-29 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–3 Sunderland AFC 2021-11-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–0 Sunderland AFC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
18 Aug	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	4–0	W
10 Aug	Cardiff City FC	A	2–0	W
04 May	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	0–2	L
27 Apr	Watford FC	A	0–1	L
20 Apr	Millwall FC	H	0–1	L
13 Apr	West Bromwich Albion FC	A	1–0	W

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
13 Apr	Stoke City FC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

20% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)

80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sunderland AFC and Sheffield Wednesday FC get this one started.
5' Sunderland AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
11' Dennis Cirkin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the left-back.
15' A goal from the Spain international Eliezer Mayenda! He fires home on 15 to make it 2-0!
20' It’s high time Regis Le Bris made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
24' Luke O'Nien adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
26' Controversy at the stadium! Svante Ingelsson argues furiously but the card stands.
31' 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.
36' 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.
41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Barry Bannan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sunderland AFC.
46' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 46 minute. Djeidi Gassama leaves to be changed by Michael Smith.
47' Eliezer Mayenda with the second goal in the match!
52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
54' The crowd applauds Yan Valery as he leaves the pitch. Pol Valentin Sancho steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
59' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield Wednesday FC backline.
64' The 19-year-old Chris Rigg has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
69' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Ike Ugbo comes on to replace Jamal Lowe.
70' A change in the Sheffield Wednesday FC ranks — Max Lowe exits the field as Marvin Johnson enters on 70.
75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
78' The whistle greets Chris Rigg as he departs to be replaced by Adil Aouchiche.
82' Di'Shon Bernard has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
85' A moment of madness from Liam Palmer on 85 minutes earns him a card. Sheffield Wednesday FC will be frustrated.
85' Romaine Mundle is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patrick Roberts at the 85 minute mark.
90' 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 Jamal Lowe suffering a number of foals already.
Full Time. Sunderland AFC beats Sheffield Wednesday FC

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Regis Le Bris

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

2
Liam Palmer ↑ 54'
18
Marvin Johnson ↑ 70'
24
Michael Smith ↑ 46'
12
Ike Ugbo ↑ 69'
20
Michael Ihiekwe
14
Pol Valentin Sancho ↑ 54'
17
Charlie McNeill
47
Pierce Charles
19
Olaf Kobacki

Coach Danny Röhl

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Eliezer Mayenda	4
Jack Clarke	2
Lee Gregory	2
Theo Corbeanu	1
Daniel Ballard	1
Liam Palmer	1
Josh Windass	1
Luke O'Nien	1

Head to Head

Sunderland AFC Form

2024-08-18 Sunderland AFC 4–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-08-10 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Sunderland AFC W 2024-05-04 Sunderland AFC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-04-27 Watford FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC L 2024-04-20 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2024-04-13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–1 Sunderland AFC W

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

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 2024-04-13 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.6 Sunderland AFC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.14 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sunderland AFC46% Draw27% Sheffield Wednesday FC27%

Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes55% 0% No45%

Avg goals/match: 2.74

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	76%	24%
± 2.5	51%	49%
± 3.5	29%	71%
± 4.5	15%	85%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw

73%

Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC

54%

Sunderland AFC or Sheffield Wednesday FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sunderland AFC33% Draw46% Sheffield Wednesday FC21%

Actual: Sunderland AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted

4 – 0

Actual

1 – 1

12.7%

1 – 0

9.4%

2 – 1

9.1%

0 – 0

8.4%

2 – 0

8.1%

1 – 2

6.5%

0 – 1

6.4%

2 – 2

5.2%

3 – 1

4.8%

3 – 0

4.2%

0 – 2

4.1%

3 – 2

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap	Sunderland AFC covers	Push	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	14%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	22%	54%
-0.5	46%	—	54%
+0.5	74%	—	26%
+1	74%	15%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet

33% ✗

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

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