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All clubs →- TRANSFERMorrison joins on loan from Liverpool19 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMaynard-Brewer goes out on loan to Gillingham14 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFEROnyango signs from Everton6 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERNakamba leaves6 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFEROnukwuli leaves for Cheltenham6 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERChalobah leaves for Charlton5 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERUgbo goes out on loan1 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBurstow joins on loan from Hull City30 Jul · Loan
Sheffield Wednesday most-used starting XI48 MATCHES
Sheffield Wednesday's most-used starting XI this season, across 48 official matches, was Charles in goal, a back five of Palmer, Otegbayo, Iorfa, Lowe and Valery, and Lowe and McNeill further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKCharles
- DEFPalmer
- DEFOtegbayo
- DEFIorfa
- DEFLowe
- DEFValery
- MIDIngelsson
- MIDBannan
- MIDFusire
- FWDLowe
- FWDMcNeill
Team news
- No longer available: Charles, Iorfa, Ingelsson and McNeill.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 8 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 67% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Sheffield Wednesday this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Head Coach
H. Pedersen
Since Jul 2025
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 8 of last 30
4-2-3-1
27%
3-4-2-1
27%
3-4-3
17%
3-5-2
10%
4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 67% of matches.
Most Common Sheffield Wednesday Starting XI
Based on 48 official matches this season
1
Charles
GK·18 starts
Left the club
2
Palmer
DEF·40 starts
22
Otegbayo
DEF·30 starts
6
Iorfa
DEF·28 starts
Left the club
3
Lowe
DEF·26 starts
7
Valery
DEF·21 starts
6
Ingelsson
MID·36 starts
Left the club
10
Bannan
MID·27 starts
14
Fusire
MID·24 starts
9
Lowe
FWD·37 starts
23
McNeill
FWD·22 starts
Left the club
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
This season- FWDLowe1/1 penalties scored
FIXTURES
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Stats & Facts
Sheffield Wednesday
- Who started Sheffield Wednesday's last match?
- Sheffield Wednesday's starting XI on 25 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Joe Lumley, Liam Palmer, Reece James, Sil Swinkels, Ricardo Santos, Jarvis Thornton, Billy Mitchell, Harry Gray, William Grainger, Kieran Morrison, Mason Burstow.
- What was Sheffield Wednesday's last result?
- Sheffield Wednesday lost to Wolves 0–2 on 25 Aug 2026.
- When did Sheffield Wednesday last win?
- Sheffield Wednesday last won on 15 Aug 2026, beating Leyton Orient 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Sheffield Wednesday?
- J. Lowe has taken the most penalties for Sheffield Wednesday this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Sheffield Wednesday in the 2026-27 season?
- Joe Lumley leads with 4 starts for Sheffield Wednesday across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- What formation does Sheffield Wednesday use most often?
- Sheffield Wednesday have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 4 matches in the 2026-27 season.
- Which Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Joe Lumley has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Sheffield Wednesday defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Max Lowe has made the most starts as defender for Sheffield Wednesday in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Sheffield Wednesday midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Harry Gray has made the most starts as midfielder for Sheffield Wednesday in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
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