Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – News and Probable Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday is set to face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Hillsborough on Tuesday, vying for a position in the third round of the EFL Cup.

The visitors successfully progressed past Port Vale in the previous round and have maintained an unbeaten start in the Championship, while Sheffield Wednesday triumphed over Bolton Wanderers in the last round to advance this far.

Match overview

On Tuesday, Sheffield Wednesday returns to their home ground looking to make amends for their inaugural defeat of the season from their last outing, as they aim once more to move forward against second-tier opposition in the EFL Cup.

After being relegated with a zero-point tally in the Championship last season, owing to an 18-point deduction for administrative issues, they entered the 2026-27 campaign in League One with new ownership and aspirations for a fresh beginning.

They had a successful summer, making extensive additions to a squad that struggled the previous season, starting with a commendable 1-0 victory in the EFL Cup courtesy of Jamal Lowe’s strike.

A winning start in the third tier followed as Henrik Pedersen’s side bested Leyton Orient 2-1 with goals from Callum Slattery and Lowe, but they faced their first defeat last Thursday against Bradford City, losing 1-0 after Aden Baldwin found the net in the second half.

Facing their most stringent challenge so far, Sheffield Wednesday seeks to rebound and secure a significant win on Tuesday.

On the other hand, the visitors are looking to maintain their unbeaten run under head coach Cesar Peixoto on Tuesday.

Peixoto took over from Rob Edwards in the summer following their relegation from the Premier League, tasked with steering a return to the top division. His first competitive match in charge was against Port Vale in the opening round of the EFL Cup.

Wolverhampton advanced effortlessly with a 3-0 victory, featuring first-half goals from Adam Armstrong, Andre, and Fer Lopez, but they had to settle for a single point in their inaugural league fixture, surrendering a lead against Blackburn Rovers to finish at 2-2 after Raul Jimenez equalized from the penalty spot in stoppage time.

They quickly found their rhythm, defeating Preston North End 3-1 at the weekend with a dominant performance that included a brace from Fer Lopez and a goal from Adam Armstrong, prior to Jordânia Thompson scoring a consolation for the hosts.

With eight goals scored in their three competitive outings under the new manager, Wolves will aim for another victory and commanding display on Tuesday to secure their place in the third round before their match against Stoke City on Saturday.

Team News

Sheffield Wednesday will be without midfielder Tyler Onyango who suffered an injury during the match against Leyton Orient, and Jordi Liongola also missed the defeat to Bradford City. Di’Shon Bernard and George Brown are still recovering from their injuries.

Sil Swinkels might rejoin the defense from the start after being a substitute last time, while Ricardo Santos could make his debut alongside him following a delayed start to his Owls career with a late appearance on Thursday.

Mason Burstow, on loan from Hull City, will also hope for his chance in the starting lineup as Jamal Lowe has started in the first two league outings, while it’s possible that Barry Bannan could be rested in midfield.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are grappling with multiple injury issues at the early stages of the 2026-27 season, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Rafiki Said unavailable due to injuries, while Kieran Trippier, Yerson Mosquera, and Ladislav Krejci have also sustained injuries since the opening of the campaign.

Peixoto may opt for some changes compared to Saturday’s game at Preston as he assesses his squad, with summer recruit Jordânia James potentially earning a starting position in midfield along with Tommy Doyle who is also seeking an opportunity from the outset.

Striker Raul Jimenez might find himself out of the lineup, making way for Adam Armstrong who scored at the weekend, while Fer Lopez could remain in to continue his scoring streak having netted in the first round and scored twice last time out.

Sheffield Wednesday probable starting XI:

Lumley; Palmer, Santos, Swinkels, M Lowe; Mitchell, Slattery; Morrison, Gray, Barry; Burstow

Wolverhampton Wanderers probable starting XI:

Johnstone; Five, Well, Giga, Wolfe; Doyle, Traore; Lopez, James, Mane; Armstrong

Looking to build on a positive start under their new manager and gain momentum, Wolverhampton Wanderers are expected to overpower their hosts on Tuesday and effortlessly advance to the third round of the EFL Cup.