Bristol Rovers v Wednesday
Tuesday 18 April
7:45pm
League One
Memorial Stadium
Minute’s applause
Kick-off tonight will be preceded by a minute’s applause in memory of Don Megson and Colin Dobson.
Owls legend Megson played for and managed the hosts, while former Wednesday teammate Dobson represented Rovers as Don’s first signing.
Both men sadly passed away earlier this year.
THE MATCH
It’s a full programme of fixtures this evening in League One and another vital night for Wednesday.
The Owls need a positive result in the South West to maintain pressure at the top of the table.
Following a 3-0 win over Accrington eight days ago, Wednesday’s automatic promotion hopes were dealt a blow on Saturday with defeat at Burton by the odd goal in five.
With one win and four draws from the last eight games, there is plenty riding on tonight’s game for Wednesday and those around the division.
For Bristol Rovers, a recent bout of good form has seen the Gas achieve safety in League One, steering clear of any relegation danger.
Joey Barton’s side have lost only two of their last eight fixtures and won two of the previous three.
TEAM NEWS
Wednesday: Michael Ihiekwe continues to make good progress with his recovery.
The defender travelled with the squad to Burton on Saturday and was named in the starting XI for the Under-21s on Tuesday afternoon to gain valuable minutes in the PDL2 clash with QPR.
Mallik Wilks and Reece James remain sidelined alongside Josh Windass and George Byers.
Bristol Rovers: Former Owls loanee Lewis Gibson will likely maintain his place in the starting line-up for the hosts.
Liverpool loanee Jarell Quansah returns from a three-match suspension.
The Gas are unlikely to switch things up in terms of team selection with two wins and a draw from their last three.
Paul Coutts is ruled out, while long-term absentees Josh Grant and Jordan Rossiter remain on the sidelines.
TICKETS
All tickets for Wednesdayites have sold out for this fixture.
OFFICIALS
Referee – Josh Smith
Assistant Referee 1 – Hristo Karaivanov
Assistant Referee 2 – Samuel Ogles
Fourth Official – Lee Swabey
iFOLLOW
Our trip to Bristol Rovers is live on iFollow for supporters in the UK as a designated midweek fixture.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
The hashtag for the match is #SHWBRO
Our official Twitter account @swfc will provide a blow-by-blow text update, with team news at 6:45pm and all the key updates from Bristol.
Our official Instagram @swfcofficial will also keep you up to date on the latest events, with content uploaded to the story throughout matchday.
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LAST FIVE
26 Oct 2022 | Owls 1-1 Bristol Rovers | League One
30 Apr 2011 | Bristol Rovers 1-1 Owls | League One
11 Dec 2010 | Owls 6-2 Bristol Rovers | League One
23 Mar 1991 | Owls 2-1 Bristol Rovers | Old Division Two
6 Oct 1990 | Bristol Rovers 0-1 Owls | Old Division Two
SUPPORTER CONDUCT
Following 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, discriminatory and criminal behaviours seen within football grounds.
Find out more HERE
INCLUSIVITY WITH WEDNESDAY
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.
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