Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Sheffield Wednesday
Match Time & Date:
28/01/2023
07:00 AM
Prediction: 2-0
Fleetwood
Sheffield Wednesday will look to extend their winning run to seven games in all competitions when they take on Fleetwood in the FA Cup last 32. The Owls are on the right track to secure automatic Championship promotion, but Ipswich Town are still breathing down their neck. Sheffield Wednesday defeated Fleetwood 1-0 when the two teams met in the League One at the weekend, and Darren Moore’s men are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash as well.
Meanwhile, the Cod Army suffered yet another defeat in a meantime, with the team losing to Portsmouth in front of home fans. Given Fleetwood’s difficulties in front of goal, home win should definitely be considered. All Ben Heneghan, Michael Ihiekwe, and Barry Bannan should miss out with injuries, while Reece James and George Byers are rated doubtful for the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team, but talented forward Cian Hayes could sneak into the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Reece James):
Reece James is a talented Chelsea defender who plays for Wigan Athletic on loan. Born in Redbridge, England on December 8, 1999, James started his youth career at Chelsea football academy at the age of 6. The talented teenager played for England U18 and U19 teams and he currently represents the U20 team on the international stage.
Reece James scored 3 goals in 45 appearances for Wigan in the 2018/2019 Championship campaign, but that did not help the Latics avoid relegation to the League One. His numbers from the 2018/2019 season are impressive as he completed 91 successful tackles, 54 blocks, 44 successful dribbles and 93 clearances.
James, on the other hand, has yet to find the net for the England U20 national team. His main position is right back, but he is capable of playing as both centre-back and defensive midfielder as well. Reece James turned professional in March 2017.
Highlighted Team (Fleetwood):
Known for their attacking style of play, Fleetwood Town are a professional football club based in Fletwood, Lancashire. The Fishermen play their home matches at Highbury Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 5,327 (2,672 seated), with the team wearing red and white shirts in home matches.
On the other hand, Fleetwood footballers are dressed in yellow when playing on the travels. The original club was founded back in 1908 under the name of Fleetwood FC and 69 years later they were re-established as Fleetwood Town F.C. In 1998 the club was renamed to Fleetwood Wanderers after the second reformation.
Legendary England footballer Joey Barton is considered one of the club’s most notable coaches. Barton, who was known for his incidents on the field, has been in charge since June 2, 2018. Neighbouring club Blackpool are regarded as one of Fleetwood’s main rivals. The Fishermen have built up rivalries with Morecambe and Preston North End as well.
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