- Form: Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches (Won 2, Drawn 3).
- AFC Wimbledon form: AFC Wimbledon have lost their last two competitive matches, conceding two goals in one and none in the other.
Hillsborough hasn’t been a fortress for the Owls
Form and standings
Sheffield Wednesday (7th, 15 points from eight games) are an unbeaten five competitive games coming into Saturday's fixture with AFC Wimbledon (11th, 12 points from nine games) and the Dons have been licking their wounds after losing their previous two. Johnnie Jackson's men will want to shake it off quickly after suffering back-to-back defeats, the most recent of which was away to Plymouth Argyle in League One while the previous one was to Barnet in the cup, after a 0-0 draw that took them to penalties.
Style and key players
Jackson, who has done an admirable job since taking over on 16 May 2022, keeps Wimbledon disciplined and they are quick to get forward on the break with their wing-backs, making them a dangerous side to have on a long afternoon. Wimbledon's Jayden Stockley has three goals in eight League One 2026/2027 appearances, making the tall striker an out-ball for the Dons up top, while Jamal Lowe is Wednesday's main man to watch with four in seven.
Owls have a controlled game plan
Odds and predictions
Henrik Pedersen's Wednesday are the 1.66 favorites for this fixture, with the Dons coming in at 4.65 and the draw at 3.95. That is understandable given their respective form, but it's a big price to take on the away team in a game of this magnitude and the odds should be much closer.
Home form
The Owls have been in good form, but Hillsborough hasn't exactly been a stronghold for them in 2026-27 with one win, two draws and a defeat from four League One 2026/2027 games.
Both teams to score is slightly favoured at 1.62, but under 2.5 goals at 2.2 looks the smart move if this turns into the kind of cagey contest these two coaches like to play.
Tactics and match-up
A more-controlled game of this nature should suit the home side better, but the pace of Wimbledon's transitions means they'll have their chances.
- Pedersen has given Wednesday a clear structure, either with his 3-5-2 or his back-three shape, and the Owls play a more controlled possession game, although their pressing can be effective too.
- Both teams use wing-backs in some shape or form and the battle of the half-spaces is likely to be key as the game should not deteriorate into a wide-open matchup.
- The Dons have shipped 10 goals in away games this season and it shows that their back line can get overrun, but Wednesday's average of 1.75 at home suggests they'll get their standard share of chances.
