Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bristol Rovers
Match Time & Date:
18/04/2023
20:45
Prediction: 0-1
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday will look to recover from a shocking 3-2 loss to Burton when they take on Bristol Rovers on Matchday 43. The Owls are eager to regain their spot in top two, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Tuesday’s clash. Michael Smith is pushing for a start after getting his name on the scoresheet against the Brewers, while Dominic Iorfa is likely to replace Dennis Adeniran in the starting XI.
The Pirates, meanwhile, have been in a fine form of late, with the team beating both Charlton and Fleetwood, while sharing the spoils with Derby, but seeing that they head into the season finale with the lack of motivation, we are tempted to put our money on Sheffield Wednesday. Nich Anderton remains on the sidelines through illness, while John Marquis is widely expected to return to the starting line-up.
Highlighted Player (Glenn Whelan):
Probably one of the most underrated footballers in Premier League history, Glenn Whelan was born on 13 January 1982 in Dublin and he went on to enjoy a very successful career on club and international level.
Following spells with Manchester City, Bury and Sheffield Wednesday, the defensive midfielder found his peace at the Britannia Stadium, making over 250 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and keeping his place in the side under both Tony Pulis and Mark Hughes. Predominantly focused on doing the dirty defensive work and helping out the back four, Whelan never quite made the headlines for his style of play or quality of his displays, but remained an important player for both club and country.
The midfielder has so far made over 70 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team, wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions, and starting all three group games at the Euro 2012 finals, while helping The Green Army qualify for the Euro 2016 as well.
Highlighted Team (Sheffield Wednesday):
Sheffield Wednesday are one of the two famous clubs from the city of Sheffield (South Yorkshire). The Owls compete in the English second tier (Championship) and they play their home matches at Hillsborough.
The venue was the scene of the Hillsborough disaster which occurred in 1989 when 96 Liverpool supporters were crushed to death in the FA Cup semi-final. It has to be noted that the World Cup (1966) and the Euro (1996) matches were played at Hillsborough.
Sheffield Wednesday have won four First Division trophies (1902/2903, 1903/1904, 1928/1929, 1929/2930) and they finished the 1960/1961 campaign in second place in the standings. The Owls have clinched three FA Cup trophies (1896, 1907, 1935), with the team winning the League Cup in 1991.
Sheffield Wednesday defeated English giants Manchester United (1-0) in the title game. Sheffield United are regarded as the Owls’ main rivals and the two teams face each other in the Steel City derby.
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