Wednesday v Swansea City
Friday 29 March
3:00pm
Championship
Hillsborough
THE MATCH
It’s a huge Easter period in the Championship, with matters to be settled at both ends of the table during the final throes of the season.
Wednesday travel to Middlesbrough on Bank Holiday Monday but first host Swansea on Good Friday.
The Swans have an identical points return home and away so far and arrive at Hillsborough seven clear of danger.
Friday’s permutations are huge for the Owls as there lies the potential of leaving the relegation zone for the first time since August.
TICKETS
Ticket are still on sale for this Double Discount fixture, starting from £17 for adult Members and £5 for under 11 Members on the Kop.
Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office, by telephone on 03700 201867 (option 1) or online HERE (£1 booking fee per ticket).
IMPORTANT SUPPORTER REMINDER
Following a spate of unwelcome and unlawful incidents at home games this season, leading to FA investigations and club charges, the Owls are reminding supporters of their conduct whilst following the team.
Click HERE for more details.
TEAM NEWS
Wednesday: Danny Röhl will assess his squad following today’s training session at Middlewood Road.
Lee Gregory and Jeff Hendrick have been re-registered and are eligible to feature, but Friday will come too soon for Josh Windass, who could return at QPR on Saturday week.
Röhl reported a clean bill of health for the clutch of players who represented their countries during the international break.
Swansea: Defender Kyle Naughton will be absent with a hamstring injury sustained during the South Wales derby win over Cardiff a fortnight ago.
Fellow defender Ben Cabango is also set to miss out due to an ankle injury, while midfielder Liam Walsh is making good progress from a calf strain but will not be in the squad.
PRESS CONFERENCE
Danny Röhl previews the Swansea clash with the assembled media, as broadcast live on our official YouTube channel.
MATCH PROGRAMME
Pick up your copy of ‘Wednesday’ on sale around the ground, priced £3.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
Assistant Referee 1: Daniel Leach
Assistant Referee 2: Carl Fitch-Jackson
Fourth Official: Ross Joyce
FAN ZONE
The Fan Zone is open from 12 noon until 2:45pm, with Tramlines artist Sam Scherdel providing live music.
Pick up your loyalty cards in the Fan Zone for special offers!
FAMILY ZONE
Our Grandstand Family Zone is open from 1:30pm for youngsters with special guests in the room from around 2:15pm…
iFOLLOW
The Owls v the Swans is available to live stream in the UK via iFollow HERE and overseas.
Live audio commentary is also available HERE with special guest Callum Paterson behind the mic with regular commentator Rob O’Neill.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The hashtag for the match is #SHWSWA
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.
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LOVE FOOTBALL, PROTECT THE GAME
The EFL have amplified the importance of all supporters acting responsibly when attending games.
The FA, Premier League and EFL will continue to promote the ‘Love Football. Protect the Game’ campaign, working with clubs, police forces and all relevant authorities to keep matchday environments safe.
Click HERE for full details.
Supporters are also urged to stay within EFL Ground Regulations, which can be found HERE
