Wrexham vs Sheffield Wednesday Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds l EFL Championship 2025-26

Both teams are chasing their first win of the season.

Matchday three of the EFL Championship will take us to the Racecourse Ground, where Wrexham will lock horns with Sheffield Wednesday in an intense clash.

The home side are coming into this game after enduring two consecutive losses against Southampton and West Brom. They are currently placed 19th in the points table, and a win will help them get off the mark in the ongoing campaign.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, find themselves in the 23rd spot. They started their league campaign against Leicester City and lost 2-1. Their next match saw them suffer a 3-0 loss against Stoke.

Currently with no points, Sheffield Wednesday will be desperate to register a win.

Kickoff:

• Location: Wrexham, Wales
• Stadium: Racecourse Ground
• Date and Kickoff time: Aug 23 – 19:30 IST/14:00 GMT/ 09:00 PT/ 06:00 ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Wrexham: L-W-L-L-L

Sheffield Wednesday: L-W-L-L-D

Players to watch out for:

Lewis O’Brien (Wrexham)

Despite Wrexham’s bad start to the season, Lewis O’Brien has been exceptional for them so far. Along with being excellent on the ball, the Englishman is known for his high and intense pressing. He is also very versatile and can play as a central and defensive midfielder.

He scored in his last match, and a similar performance is expected from him against Sheffield Wednesday. 

Nathaniel Chalobah (Sheffield Wednesday)

Nathaniel Chalobah has scored Sheffield Wednesday’s only goal in the ongoing campaign so far. He is a deep-lying midfielder who dominates with his physicality. As the team is struggling for a win, a huge responsibility will be on Chalobah to get them over the line.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first encounter between these two teams.
• Wrexham lost 3-2 against West Brom in their last game.
• Sheffield Wednesday lost 3-0 against Stoke in their previous match.

Wrexham vs Sheffield Wednesday: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Wrexham to win – 1.57 by 1XBET
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 2.13 by Pinnacle
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.95 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Andy Cannon, Jay Rodríguez, Ollie Rathbone, George Thomason, Kieffer Moore, and Liberato Cacace will be unavailable for the home side.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have their complete squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

This will be the first encounter between these two teams. 

Prediction Lineups:

Wrexham (3-5-1-1)

Ward(GK); Brunt, Coady, Cleworth; McClean, O’Brien, James, Dobson, Barnett; Windass; Moore

Sheffield Wednesday (5-3-2)

Charles(GK); Palmer, Lowe, lorfa, Otegbayo, Valery; Ingelsson, Bannan, Chalobah; Cadamarteri, Lowe

Match Prediction:

Wrexham are expected to register a win over Sheffield Wednesday in their upcoming match.

Prediction: Wrexham 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV

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