The Owls rose out of the bottom three for the first time since August with Sunday’s 3-1 win at Blackburn Rovers and head into the final two matches of the season with their fate in their own hands. Their foremost rivals for their first safety spot are Birmingham City, who sit one spot and one place behind Wednesday heading into a killer clash at Huddersfield Town in 23rd this weekend. News broke in the Midlands media that Blues captain Dion Sanderson has been charged with drink-driving and will...
Birmingham City stand-in boss Gary Rowett admitted he thought either Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn or Plymouth would fail to reach their goal on a final day in which the Blues dropped into League One. Birmingham beat Norwich City and were then hoping the rest of the relegation-threatened group slipped up, but Wednesday cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland, Plymouth beat play-off pushing Hull City and Blackburn saw off champions Leicester City, 2-0 at the King Power Stadium. That...
Sheffield Wednesday’s rivals have been dug out by their own manager ahead of this weekend’s defining final weekend. Wednesday gave themselves a big shot at survival with a huge win over West Brom last time out, moving three points clear of the drop zoine but with a much inferior goal difference. The Owls can guarantee safety with a point against Sunderland this weekend, while either of Birmingham City or Plymouth Argyle failing to win will also do the trick. Birmingham face playoff hopefuls...
Wednesday need just a point against Sunderland this coming weekend in order to pull off what would certainly be a great escape, with Danny Röhl having come in and completely turned around the club’s fortunes in the space of a few months. Harkes, who spoke of a desire to work at Wednesday at some point in his interview with Responsible Gambling, believes that the Owls just need to be resilient now after what has been a very difficult season. The American said, "Danny Röhl has come from Germany,...
Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation rivals could be without a key man for their huge final day clash with leaders Leicester City. The relegation picture still isn’t decided ahead of the final weekend of the season. Wednesday have given themselves a huge shot at survival, only needing a point to ensure they can’t be caught by Birmingham City in the final relegation spot. The Owls may not even need a point if Birmingham or Plymouth Argyle fail to win. It’s a similar story for Blackburn Rovers, who...
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett has high hopes of being able to call on veteran striker Lukas Jutkiewicz this weekend. The Blues, who dropped back into the relegation zone last weekend after Sheffield Wednesday's win over Blackburn Rovers, take on Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon in what can only be described as a do or die encounter for both teams. Birmingham are 22nd, a point behind the Owls, while Huddersfield are 23rd and three points adrift of safety. As such, both clubs know...
Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation rivals Birmingham City will hope they can count on long-serving forward Lukas Jutkiewicz for their season-defining clash with Norwich City on Saturday. Birmingham find themselves in a precarious position head into their final game, needing to beat playoff-bound Norwich City to stand a chance of survival, while they also need results elsewhere to go their way. One of those results could involve the Owls, with Birmingham needing to win and hope either Plymouth...
Birmingham City have reportedly made a big decision ahead of their final game of the season, and potentially their final game in the Championship for over a year. The West Midlands club will battle Sheffield Wednesday and others to beat relegation on the final day this Saturday. Birmingham currently sit in the final relegation spot, one point behind Plymouth Argyle and three points behind each of Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers, but goal difference means they can catch both of those...
Huddersfield Town boss Andre Breitenreiter is calling for individuals within his squad step up and take on leadership responsibility over the final two Championship weekends. Huddersfield currently find themselves in the relegation zone, three points behind Sheffield Wednesday, who are 21st at present and setting the survival pace. As such, this weekend's home fixture against Birmingham City, who are 22nd in the table, promises to be make or break when it comes to their hopes of avoiding the...
Carlton Morris was ‘extremely disappointed’ to see his Luton Town side crumble to lose 5-1 at home to Brentford on Saturday in a result that seriously dented their hopes of Premier League survival. Luton missed the opportunity to open up a gap between themselves and rock-bottom Sheffield United on a dismal day at Kenilworth Road. Rob Edwards’ side held strong for 24 minutes but then conceded five without reply before Luke Berry’s added-time consolation. All three newly-promoted teams are in the...
Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation rivals have been dealt a potential blow ahead of their final game of the season. Four teams will be battling to avoid one relegation spot on the final day of the campaign, with Birmingham City currently in the drop zone. Plymouth Argyle are one point better off, while Sheffield Wednesday are three points ahead with a worse goal difference and Blackburn Rovers are three points ahead with a level goal difference. It’s clear Birmingham are in the worst position...
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett has been speaking ahead of a game that will have a huge impact on Sheffield Wednesday’s season. Birmingham are preparing to face relegation rivals Huddersfield Town away from home this weekend, with the two sides separated by just two points. A Birmingham win could relegate Huddersfield if Wednesday pick up just one point this weekend, while if Wednesday win and Birmingham lose, the Blues will no longer be able to catch the Owls. It’s a pivotal fixture in the...