Wednesday v West Brom
Saturday 27 April
3:00pm
Championship
Hillsborough
THE MATCH
The curtain starts to fall on the 2023/24 season and Wednesday’s mission is clear. Two more wins in as many games and Championship safety is assured.
The Owls finish the campaign at Sunderland next week, prior to which West Brom visit Hillsborough for our final home game on Saturday.
Permutations are many at the foot, while at the other end of the table, the Baggies are out to cement a finish in the play-off positions.
TICKETS
This fixture is completely SOLD OUT for both home and away supporters.
The Owls released an additional 1,250 tickets for the West Stand Lower on Friday, all of which were duly snapped up.
We will host our highest attendance of the season - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID UNNECESSARY QUEUES AT THE TURNSTILES.
TEAM NEWS
Wednesday: Di’Shon Bernard has returned to training after recent injury and is back in contention for a place in the squad.
The Owls will wait on Michael Ihiekwe, who was forced from the action early at Blackburn last Sunday. The central defender has trained this week and will be assessed ahead of the game.
West Brom: Attacking midfielder Tom Fellows is contending with what manager Carlos Corberán has described as a ‘minor’ issue but is expected to feature at Hillsborough.
Striker Brandon Thomas-Asante is back available having served a one-match ban but fellow forward Daryl Dike is out with an Achilles injury. Jayson Molumby also misses the trip to S6 after undergoing foot surgery.
PRESS CONFERENCE
Wednesday boss Röhl previews the Baggies clash, as broadcast live on our official YouTube channel.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Check out this fantastic cover for the last copy of ‘Wednesday’ this season!
Your matchday programme is on sale around the ground, priced £3.
OFFICIALS
Referee - Graham Scott
Assistant Referee 1 - Harry Lennard
Assistant Referee 2 - Derek Eaton
Fourth Official - John Busby
BUCKET COLLECTION
Please give generously to learning disability organisation Mencap, who will hold a bucket collection before the game.
LAP OF APPRECIATION
The players will return to the pitch after the game to take part in a lap of appreciation as a show of gratitude for your incredible support over the course of the season.
FAN ZONE
The Fan Zone is open from 12 noon until 2:45pm. Local artist Mat Hook provides the live music, visit his Facebook page HERE and Instagram HERE
Mat, who is performing at Rock N Roll Circus in Sheffield this summer, takes to the stage at 12:45pm.
FAMILY ZONE
Our Grandstand Family Zone is open from 1:30pm for youngsters with special guests in the area from around 2:15pm!
Face painting is also available with Ozzie and Barney, plus Owls Esports with EAFC 24 and PS5s and colouring activities.
iFOLLOW
Live audio commentary via iFollow is available HERE with S6 regulars Rob O’Neill and John Pearson behind the mic.
The Owls v West Brom is available to live stream for international subscribers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The hashtag for the match is #SHWWBA
Our X account @swfc will provide real time updates, with team news at 2:00pm.
Follow us on Instagram and subscribe and turn on notifications for our YouTube channel, where you can view extended match highlights.
Join over 60,000 Wednesdayites already on board with our WhatsApp platform
LOVE FOOTBALL, PROTECT THE GAME
The EFL have amplified the importance of all supporters acting responsibly when attending games and together with all clubs have issued an important reminder on potential pitch incursions as we reach the climax of the campaign.
Click HERE for full details.
Supporters are also urged to stay within EFL Ground Regulations, which can be found HERE
