Sheffield Wednesday defender Lewis Buxton could be sidelined for up to four weeks with a hamstring strain.

Buxton pulled up during the Owls' home win over Plymouth Argyle last Saturday and may miss the remainder of Wednesday's February schedule in the Championship.

Manager Alan Irvine said: "Lewis has a hamstring strain and he could be out of action for four weeks.

"We will continue to monitor his situation closely and hopefully he might be fit before then.

"Lewis' absence gives Frank Simek a chance, so this is a good opportunity for him."

Meanwhile, Francis Jeffers will be assessed this week after the striker was withdrawn from the reserve clash with West Brom on Tuesday early in the game.