Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on April 3, 2026
EFL Championship
On April 3, the 40th round of the English Championship will feature a match between Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday. We expect another defeat for the underdog.
Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Team News and Expert Analysis
This season has been fairly average for Stoke City. After 39 rounds of the Championship, the team has accumulated only 51 points, which currently places them 15th in the league standings. Stoke City is separated by 12 points from both the relegation zone and the top six, a spot that allows participation in the playoffs. In the FA Cup, the team reached the Round of 32, where they lost 1-2 to a strong Fulham side.
For Sheffield Wednesday, this season has gone completely awry. Due to financial issues, the team was docked 18 points, which they have not been able to recover. After 39 Championship matches, the Owls have a total of -6 points, leaving them at the bottom of the table. Sheffield Wednesday no longer has any chance to avoid relegation, so next season the club will play in League One (the third tier of English football). Their FA Cup run was also short-lived, as they were eliminated in the Round of 64 by Brentford.
Previous Matches: Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Since 2023, the teams have faced each other five times. Each club has recorded two wins, with one match ending in a draw.
This season, Sheffield Wednesday appear completely doomed, so a Stoke City victory seems highly likely. I would also add a -1 handicap (odds – 1.5).
Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sheffield Wednesday have lost 16 of their last 17 matches.
- Sheffield Wednesday have conceded 79 goals in the Championship this season – the worst record among all teams.
- Stoke City have lost only 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in 7 of the last 8 Stoke City matches.
Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday: Probable Starting Lineups
Stoke City (1-4-2-3-1 formation): Simkim - Boca, Gibson, Phillips, Chamadeu - Pearson, N'Zonzi - Sorba, Rigo, Menhof - Smith
Sheffield Wednesday (1-3-4-1-2 formation): Sharles - Palmer, Otegbayo, Iorfa - Adaramola, Inglesson, Thornton, Furize - Heskey - Lowe, Yates
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the English Championship standings.
