THE MATCH
Wednesday v Oxford
Saturday 17 December
Kick-off: 3:00pm
League One
Hillsborough
Wednesday are back at Hillsborough this weekend for our final game before Christmas!
After successive draws away from home against Derby and Exeter, the Owls return to S6 for a clash against Oxford.
It’s a coming together of two sides in resilient form.
Darren Moore’s side are on the league’s current longest unbeaten run – nine games. The U’s, meanwhile, are seven without defeat in the third tier.
Although down in 16th spot, our visitors this weekend have recovered well from a slow start and are now climbing the table nicely over recent weeks.
The Owls could go top of the table with a win, should results fall favourably elsewhere.
TEAM NEWS
Wednesday: Barry Bannan’s scan results have shed positive light on the skipper’s injury concerns from last week at Exeter.
Darren Moore is set to approach with caution and the captain could miss out this weekend, with the aim to be back up and running on Boxing Day.
“He's a wonderful player and talisman for us. But that's why the precaution is there. If we take him out for one game it's to save him for the remainder,” Moore said.
George Byers has trained in full with the squad this week and is in contention to feature.
Dennis Adeniran and Akin Famewo are also options for the game.
Oxford: Yanic Wildschut and Josh Murphy are pushing for a return to the side after recovering from injury.
Midfielder Alex Gorrin (knee) has been ruled out for the season, while strike duo Kyle Joseph and Sam Baldock are expected back in the New Year.
OFFICIALS
Referee - Sebastian Stockbridge
Assistant Referee - Darren Williams
Assistant Referee - Lewis Raper
Fourth Official - Thomas Kirk
LIVE BROADCAST
The Owls v Oxford is available for live streaming in the UK and overseas given World Cup 2022 and the relaxing of broadcast regulations.
Match passes priced £10 are on sale now HERE
THE GAFFER’S PRESS CONFERENCE AS STREAMED LIVE
FAN ZONE
Due to the inclement weather conditions, unfortunately the Fan Zone will not be open for today's game.
S6 FOODBANK
S6 Foodbank return to Hillsborough on Saturday in time for Christmas.
Fans can make their donations from 12 noon until 3:00pm outside the Owls Megastore on Penistone Road and next to the South Stand bridge on Parkside Road.
OWLS FOUNDATION
The Owls Foundation bar will close at full time.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The hashtag for the game is #SHWOXF
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 news from Hillsborough.
Our official Instagram @swfcofficial will also keep you up to date on the latest events, with content uploaded to the story throughout the matchday.
Why not also follow us on Facebook and Tik Tok!
Extended match highlights will be available on our YouTube channel.
LAST FIVE MEETINGS
22 January 2022 | Oxford 3-2 Owls | League One
2 October 2021 | Owls 1-2 Oxford | League One
25 August 2015 | Owls 1-0 Oxford | League Cup
24 September 1996 | Oxford 1-0 Owls | League Cup
18 September 1986 | Owls 1-1 Oxford | League Cup
SUPPORTER CONDUCT
Following isolated anti-social behaviour incidents earlier this 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 and criminal behaviours recently seen within football grounds.
Find out more HERE