Ipswich v Wednesday
Saturday 11 February
3:00pm
League One
Portman Road
THE MATCH
It’s third v first at Portman Road on Saturday as the Owls go head-to-head with promotion rivals Ipswich.
Wednesday moved to the top of the table on goal difference after defeating Plymouth 1-0 last weekend, while the Tractor Boys were held to a 1-1 draw at Cambridge.
As things stand in League One, the Owls are six points ahead of Ipswich with a game in hand.
It promises to be another stern test for Darren Moore’s side in their quest for promotion.
Ipswich have slipped to just one home defeat all season – a 1-0 loss to Lincoln back in October. They have won eight and drawn five at Portman Road this campaign.
The Owls, meanwhile, head to Suffolk on the back of six successive league victories.
TEAM NEWS
Wednesday: Callum Paterson (muscle injury) is set for an extended period on the sidelines.
In terms of a timescale, the gaffer has said any return for Paterson will likely be near the end of the season.
In more positive news, Reece James (ankle) is rated 50-50 for Saturday’s clash with Ipswich.
Ipswich: The Tractor Boys have been dealt a blow with midfielder Lee Evans (knee) ruled out.
Ex-Owls midfielder Massimo Luongo has picked up a knock and is a doubt for the game, while a late decision will be made on Wes Burns.
MINUTE’S SILENCE
Players will wear black armbands and a minute's silence will take place ahead of the fixture for those who have lost their lives in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
TICKET NEWS
SOLD OUT. Over 29,000 will be inside Portman Road on Saturday for this top of the table clash.
OFFICIALS
Referee - Geoff Eltringham
Assistant Referee - Ian Cooper
Assistant Referee - Andrew Aylott
Fourth Official - Richie Watkins
MANAGER'S PREVIEW - as streamed live on our YouTube channel.
iFOLLOW
Live commentary of the game is available via iFollow HERE.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The hashtag for the game is #IPSSHW
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 Portman Road.
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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.