Match preview: Owls v Fleetwood

27 January 2023

Wednesday v Fleetwood Town
Saturday 28 January
3:00pm
Emirates FA Cup fourth round
Hillsborough

THE MATCH

The Owls take a break from league duty as we welcome Fleetwood to Hillsborough in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup.

The Cod Army visit S6 for the second successive Saturday following last weekend’s 1-0 reverse in League One.

Fleetwood are out to arrest a lean spell of three defeats on the spin having also gone down to Oxford and Portsmouth.

Wednesday meanwhile are on an extended run of resistance spanning 20 games in all competitions – a new club record.

TEAM NEWS

Wednesday: Darren Moore could give a debut to new recruit Aden Flint, who signed on Friday for a second loan stint at Hillsborough.

The gaffer has no fresh injury or suspension concerns as he plots a potential route to the last 16.

Fleetwood: Scott Brown could shuffle his pack for the cup clash. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Fleetwood boss said:

“We’ve been poor, especially in the final third which isn’t like us, but that’s in the past now so we need to work on that and put all our focus on Saturday as it’s a huge game for this club. We’ll change the game plan for Sheffield Wednesday."

Defender Shaun Rooney has served a four-match ban following his red card against the Owls on Boxing Day and is set to return to the squad.

TICKET NEWS

The North and South Stand only will be open for the cup-tie and tickets are priced:

Adults: £15
Seniors/Under 21s: £10
Junior Under 17s: £5

OFFICIALS

Referee - Charles Breakspear
Assistant Referee - Mark Dwyer
Assistant Referee - Gareth Viccars
Fourth Official - Benjamin Speedie

REPLAY

If the tie is drawn after 90 minutes, we head to Highbury Stadium on Tuesday 7 February for the replay.

FIFTH ROUND DRAW

The fifth round draw will be broadcast live on BBC One this Monday, 30 January, during the One Show, commencing at 7:00pm.

iFOLLOW

Live commentary of the game is available via iFollow HERE

There is no live stream given competition regulations.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The hashtag for the game is #SHWFLE

Our official Twitter account @swfc will provide a blow-by-blow text update of the game, team news at 2:00pm and all the key updates from Hillsborough.

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SUPPORTER CONDUCT

Following isolated anti-social behaviour incidents earlier in the season, we are reinforcing the importance of all supporters staying within EFL Ground Regulations, which can be found HERE.

Under the banner of ‘Love Football. Protect The Game’ the FA, Premier League and EFL have together introduced new measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle the increased anti-social, discriminatory and criminal behaviours seen within football grounds.

Find out more HERE

Sheffield Wednesday are committed to fostering a fully inclusive matchday environment for all supporters, home and away. We subscribe absolutely to the EFL Code of Practice for Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination.

Find out more HERE

Match Reports

Report | Wednesday 1-1 Fleetwood

28 January 2023

Wednesday and Fleetwood must lock horns for a fourth time this season after this Emirates FA Cup fourth round clash finished all square.

Promise Omochere gave the Lancashire outfit a surprise lead against the run of play but Josh Earl’s own goal means a replay at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday week.

The Owls bossed a one-sided first half, Fleetwood showed more intent in the second, but Wednesday edged proceedings overall.

Wilks was a thorn in the Fleetwood side, whether down the middle or cutting in, the forward caused real concern in the visitors’ backline.

One lung-busting run ended with a low drive deflected wide but the signs were good for a dominant Owls display.

Wednesday stroked the ball around with confidence while Fleetwood had to rely on the odd foray into the final third as the opening 45 unfolded.

Jay Lynch was at full stretch to keep out an angled Josh Windass set piece, Jack Hunt scythed a shot from distance just past the post as the Owls assumed almost complete control.

The only thing missing was the first goal, which might have come on the stroke of half time when Liam Palmer looked to tee up Callum Paterson for a tap-in but Danny Andrew read the situation well and got an all-important touch to divert for a corner.

The Cod Army came out after the break a different team, though, and the alarm bells rang for Wednesday when Brendan Wiredu nodded narrowly over from close range.

And moments later, on 51 minutes, Fleetwood broke the deadlock. Paddy Lane delivered an inviting cross from the left, Omochere stooped and planted a low header into the back of the net.

Wednesday responded with a triple substitution, with skipper Barry Bannan on the comeback trail, introduced alongside George Byers and Lee Gregory.

Bannan created an immediate opening for Wilks, whose fierce hit was gratefully gathered by Lynch but the keeper was powerless to prevent the Owls’ next attack bearing fruit on 71 minutes.

Marvin Johnson sent a delicious cross right into the danger zone and Earl, under pressure from the onrushing Wilks, could only volley into his own net.

Wilks then turned provider as Gregory went close with the clock counting down and Bannan had a bullet shot bravely charged down by Josh Vela.

Gregory shaved the top of the crossbar from another Johnson cross and there seemed only one likely winner in the closing stages.

But despite extended pressure, there was no further breakthrough, and these familiar foes will resume battle over the Pennines in 10 days’ time.

Wednesday: Dawson, Hunt (Bannan 61), Palmer, Iorfa, Famewo (Flint 90+6), Johnson, Vaulks (Byers 61), Adeniran (Gregory 61), Windass, Wilks (Smith 87), Paterson

Match Reports

Ticket News

Ticket details: Owls v Fleetwood - Emirates FA Cup

16 January 2023

Owls v Fleetwood
Saturday 28 January – (3:00pm)
Emirates FA Cup Round Four

The Owls will host Fleetwood in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup and tickets will be available to purchase from Tuesday 17 January.

Initially on sale to Season Ticket holders and Club Members, tickets will go to general sale from Friday 20 January at 9:00am.

The North and South Stand will be open for this cup-tie and tickets are priced;

Adult: £15
Senior/Under 21: £10
Junior U17: £5

With the Kop and Grandstand closed for this fixture, Season Ticket seats will not be held, however Season Ticket holders and Members will have a priority booking period ahead of general sale.

Tickets are available from the Ticket Office, by telephone on 03700 20 1867 (Option 1 - £2 booking fee per ticket) or online HERE.

Supporters who attend this cup-tie and purchase in advance under their own ID number will receive 10 Ticket Priority Points.

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