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Doncaster Rovers (A): What Should Sheffield Wednesday Expect?

Sheffield Wednesday look to bounce back against Doncaster Rovers after losing their second game of the season against Notts County. Their first South Yorkshire derby of the season comes at the worst possible time for the Owls. After making light…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
Doncaster Rovers (A): What Should Sheffield Wednesday Expect?
Key Things to Know
  • Sheffield Wednesday prepare to visit Doncaster Rovers in a South Yorkshire derby following a 2-0 loss to Notts County.
  • Doncaster enter the fixture on a two-game losing streak after being beaten 2-0 by Stockport County.
  • Manager Grant McCann reported Jamie Sterry, Jack Senior, and James Husband are working back toward fitness following injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday prepare to face Doncaster Rovers in a South Yorkshire derby following a 2-0 defeat to Notts County. Manager Henrik Pedersen faces pressure to produce a response after the Owls failed to record a single shot on target in their last outing. Doncaster also enter the contest on the back of consecutive losses, most recently falling 2-0 to Stockport County under manager Grant McCann.

Doncaster could see Jamie Sterry, Jack Senior, and James Husband return to fitness, while Tommy O'Reilly and Jordan Thomas have been sidelined with illness. Key threats for Wednesday to monitor include midfielder Robbie Gotts and veteran forward Alfie May, who leads Rovers with three league goals this campaign.

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