The eagerly anticipated Yorkshire derby between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday has been rescheduled to a new prime time slot, thanks to Sky Sports picking it up for live broadcast. Originally set for Saturday, March 9, the clash has now been moved up to Friday, March 8, with an 8pm kick-off, promising an electric atmosphere under the lights.
The last encounter between these two sides at Elland Road ended in a deadlock earlier in September. Since then, Sheffield Wednesday, after a less than stellar start to their season, made a bold move by appointing Danny Röhl as their new manager following the departure of Xisco Munoz.
Despite the change in leadership, Sheffield Wednesday finds themselves in a precarious position as they battle to stay out of the relegation zone. With just 16 games left in the season, they are languishing in second-last place, trailing eight points behind safety.
A recent 4-0 defeat to their relegation rivals, Huddersfield Town, has added to the team’s woes. However, Röhl remains optimistic about their chances of avoiding demotion to League One. Reflecting on the loss to Huddersfield, Röhl shared his disappointment but was quick to turn his focus to the future, emphasizing the need to uplift his team and highlighting their previous comeback from a significant points deficit as a source of inspiration.
As Sheffield Wednesday looks to bounce back from their FA Cup exit at the hands of Coventry City, they are set to face Birmingham City at Hillsborough in their next fixture. With the season approaching its climax, every match becomes a critical opportunity for the Owls to secure their Championship status.
