Wednesday v Bolton
Friday 17 March
7:45pm
League One
Hillsborough
THE MATCH
It’s another huge night under the S6 lights for the Owls this evening!
Darren Moore’s side host play-off hopefuls Bolton in the 7:45pm kick-off.
Wednesday head into the game top of the pile in League One after a phenomenal run of form, consisting of 22 unbeaten games and 11 wins from the last 12 outings.
Bolton will arrive at Hillsborough with promotion ambitions of their own and currently occupy a spot in the top six.
Ian Evatt will be looking for his side to return to winning ways after a tricky spell in the third tier.
The Trotters have won only one of their last five League One fixtures and have slipped to sixth in the table, three points ahead of Wycombe who are chasing down the play-off pack.
Next up for Bolton after the Owls is a date at Wembley for the Papa Johns Trophy final.
They face Plymouth under the arch in just over two weeks.
TEAM NEWS
Wednesday: George Byers (hamstring) will miss out tonight.
Dominic Iorfa will serve his one-match suspension after seeing red at Portsmouth last week.
A big plus for the Owls is the return of Marvin Johnson from his three-match ban.
Bolton: George Johnston and MJ Williams are closing in on a return to action after lengthy spells on the sidelines.
The duo have not been ruled out of tonight’s clash at Hillsborough.
Midfielder George Thomason is also in the frame for a first taste of action since early December.
DON MEGSON (1936-2023)
Sheffield Wednesday were saddened to learn of the passing of legendary former club captain Don Megson earlier this week.
In tribute to the all-time Wednesday great, there will be a minute’s applause before kick-off.
DARREN MOORE’S FULL (LIVE) PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
TICKET NEWS
Tickets remain available ahead of tonight’s clash – click here.
OFFICIALS
Referee - Sam Purkiss
Assistant Referee - Lewis Raper
Assistant Referee - Johnathon Bickerdike
Fourth Official – Robert Lewis
iFOLLOW
The game is available to watch live exclusively on iFollow!
Supporters in the UK and overseas can buy a match pass and follow the action every step of the way!
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LIGHT SHOW
The light show will once again illuminate the stadium as the players emerge from the tunnel before kick-off.
Due to the speed and frequency of the light intermittence, we strongly advise anyone with a photosensitive disorder to show caution before entering the ground.
FAN ZONE
The Fan Zone will be open from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The hashtag for the game is #SHWBOL
Our official Twitter account @swfc will provide a blow-by-blow text update of the game, team news at 6:45pm and all the key updates 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.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻!
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) March 17, 2023
It's matchday at Hillsborough as we host Bolton this evening! 🔵⚪️#SHWBOL pic.twitter.com/eUYp1pWuUN
LAST FIVE
20 Aug 2022 | Bolton 0-2 Owls | League One
9 Apr 2022 | Bolton 1-1 Owls | League One
9 Oct 2021 | Owls 1-0 Bolton | League One
12 Mar 2019 | Bolton 0-2 Owls | Championship
27 Nov 2018 | Owls 1-0 Bolton | Championship
SUPPORTER CONDUCT
Following anti-social behaviour incidents 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.
Find out more HERE