- Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in five games (W2, D3).
- AFC Wimbledon have lost their last two games.
Wednesday’s new boss has Owls humming
Sheffield Wednesday have been in good form since Henrik Pedersen's appointment on 31 July 2025, remaining unbeaten in their last five games and picking up valuable points that have kept the momentum going.
The Owls sit 7th in League One 2026/2027 with 15 points from eight games, compared to AFC Wimbledon's 11th place with 12 points from nine.
Their most recent two fixtures tell the tale of Wednesday's form - a 2-0 win over Sunderland U21 at home in the EFL Trophy and a 2-2 draw away at Huddersfield Town in League One.
Wimbledon have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five in all competitions and their form is harder to predict, although Johnnie Jackson's men have been solid if unspectacular since he took over as head coach on 16 May 2022.
They lost 2-1 away to Plymouth Argyle in their previous League One 2026/2027 game, following up a 0-0 draw with Barnet in the cup that led to a penalty shootout defeat for the Dons.
Wimbledon can make life difficult for the Owls
Pedersen of Sheffield Wednesday, with his preferred 3-5-2 or back-three system, has provided a shape to their play.
The players have bought into the controlled build-up style and selective pressing and they should be able to edge out the visitors in this contest.
Wimbledon are also a team that has a back-three in its system when they play with wing-backs and make their money on transitions and pace on the break.
So there shouldn't be much end-to-end flurry for the neutrals to enjoy, as this clash will be won and lost in the half-spaces and wide areas.
Wednesday are rightly favourites at 33/50 with Wimbledon available at 73/20 and the draw at 59/20, although I wouldn't be too sure about that.
Jamal Lowe has been the main goal threat for the hosts in 2026/2027 with four in seven League One appearances and is the best bet for an anytime goal at Hillsborough.
While Wednesday are the better side, they haven't been irresistible at Hillsborough with one win, two draws and a defeat from four home games in League One 2026/2027.
And Wimbledon have a reliable out-ball up top in Jayden Stockley, who has three goals in eight League One 2026/2027 games.
The Dons have conceded 10 goals in away League One 2026/2027 and have won one, drawn one and lost three on their travels, so this could be a cagey game.
Both teams to score looks a good bet at 31/50, but Under 2.5 goals, at 6/5, is the pick here if this match turns into a tactical battle.
