Sheffield Wednesday vs West Brom
Match recap
Sheffield Wednesday beat West Brom 2–1 in their Championship fixture. Chalobah and Palmer scored for Sheffield Wednesday; Ahearne-Grant replied for West Brom. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.28 for Sheffield Wednesday versus 1.87 for West Brom. Sheffield Wednesday sit 24th in the Championship table while West Brom are 21st.
Analysis
Sheffield Wednesday host West Brom in what promises to be a tightly contested Championship fixture. Both teams have shown moments of attacking flair and defensive resilience this season, setting the stage for a competitive match.
Historically, Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom have shared the points in a third of their last dozen meetings, highlighting the balanced nature of this rivalry. With an average of 2.6 goals per game in their head-to-head clashes, fans can expect a game with chances at both ends.
Sheffield Wednesday's Jerry Yates has been a consistent threat at home, netting 7 goals this season and showing strong recent form. West Brom's top scorer Aune Selland Heggebø, with 9 goals and a high shot conversion rate, will look to challenge the home defence. Midfield creativity from West Brom's Alex Mowatt could unlock opportunities, while Sheffield Wednesday's Jamal Lowe offers pace and assists potential. Both defences have shown solidity, suggesting a close scoreline.
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, reflecting the balanced strengths and recent form of both sides. The match is expected to feature four total cards, indicating a competitive but fair contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 22%, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of such an evenly matched fixture.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Sheffield Wednesday's attacking trio in form
Yates and Lowe show consistent scoring and assisting, likely to challenge West Brom's defense.
West Brom's better defensive record
West Brom concedes fewer goals on average, with solid defensive players like Otegbayo and Phillips.
Sheffield Wednesday's recent scoring streak
Despite poor overall form, Sheffield Wednesday has scored in 3 of last 5 home games, showing attacking potential.
West Brom's creative midfield control
Mowatt and Diakité provide strong passing and chance creation, key to unlocking Sheffield Wednesday's defense.
No significant injuries reported
Both teams have full squads available, no major absences affecting key players.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom are likely to share the points after a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Key players on both sides will influence the game, but neither team is expected to dominate, making for an entertaining and balanced encounter.
- Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom have drawn 3 of their last 12 meetings.
- The average goals per head-to-head match is 2.6, indicating moderate scoring.
- Jerry Yates has scored 7 goals this season, showing strong home form.
- Aune Selland Heggebø leads West Brom with 9 goals and good recent performances.
- Alex Mowatt has provided 5 assists this season, key to West Brom's creativity.
- The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4.
- No significant injuries reported for either team, both squads at full strength.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sheffield Wednesday
Away — West Brom
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Diakité
Yellow Card
Chalobah
Yellow Card
Chalobah
Palmer
Maja
Heggebø
Bostock
Grainger
Otegbayo
Lowe
Yellow Card
Lowe
Heskey
Yellow Card
Ahearne-Grant
Price
Diakité
Palmer
Bany
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 | 95 |
| 20 |  Blackburn | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | -14 | 52 |
| 21 |  West Brom | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | -10 | 51 |
| 22 |  Oxford United | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -14 | 47 |
| 23 |  Leicester | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | -10 | 46 |
| 24 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | -60 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Sheffield Wednesday
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1P. CharlesG
- 2L. PalmerD
- 3M. LoweD
- 4S. FusireM
- 9J. LoweF
- 12J. YatesF
- 14N. ChalobahM
- 22G. OtegbayoD
- 24Jaden HeskeyM
- 31W. GraingerF
- 45T. AdaramolaM
Substitutes
- 6D. IorfaD
- 13M. MahoneyG
- 17C. McNeillF
- 18M. NakambaM
- 19O. KobackiF
- 28Cole McGheeD
- 37Jarvis ThorntonM
- 40D. MosesF
- 44Mackenzie MaltbyD
West Brom
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. O’LearyG
- 4C. StylesD
- 6G. CampbellD
- 9J. MajaF
- 14A. GilchristD
- 17O. DiakitéM
- 19A. HeggebøF
- 21I. PriceM
- 27A. MowattM
- 30Daniel Edward Peter ImrayD
- 37Oliver BostockM
Substitutes
- 3N. PhillipsD
- 7J. WallaceM
- 10K. Ahearne-GrantF
- 12D. DikeF
- 20J. GriffithsG
- 26T. BanyF
- 29C. TaylorD
- 39S. MandeyM
- 49Eseosa SuleF
Sheffield Wednesday
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Palmer(C) | D | 89 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jamal Lowe | F | 81 | 7.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Gabriel Otegbayo | D | 55 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nathaniel Chalobah | M | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Pierce Charles | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Tayo Adaramola | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Jaden Heskey | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Max Lowe | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Sean Fusire | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| William Grainger | F | 55 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Jerry Yates | F | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Devlan Moses | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marvelous Nakamba | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Murphy Cooper | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mackenzie Maltby | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jarvis Thornton | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cole McGhee | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Olaf Kobacki | F | 9 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Charlie McNeill | F | 35 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Dominic Iorfa | D | 35 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
West Brom
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Mowatt(C) | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Max O'Leary | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isaac Price | M | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Alfie Gilchrist | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Maja | F | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Ousmane Diakité | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Aune Selland Heggebø | F | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| George Campbell | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Imray | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Callum Styles | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Oliver Bostock | M | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Charlie Taylor | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nathaniel Phillips | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joshua Griffiths | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eseosa Sule | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Karlan Grant | F | 45 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Souleyman Mandey | M | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jed Wallace | M | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tammer Bany | F | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Daryl Dike | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |