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Di’Shon Bernard fit but three players still out as Dave Challinor issues Sheffield Wednesday injury latest

Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Challinor will have Di’Shon Bernard available against Oldham Athletic, but Liam Cooper, Joe Lumley…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:03 PM
Di’Shon Bernard fit but three players still out as Dave Challinor issues Sheffield Wednesday injury latest
Key Things to Know
  • Dave Challinor confirmed Di'Shon Bernard is available for Sheffield Wednesday, while three other players remain sidelined.
  • Liam Cooper, Joe Lumley, and Ali Al-Hamadi will miss Sunday's FA Cup match against Oldham Athletic.
  • Liam Cooper's absence is precautionary, whereas Joe Lumley and Ali Al-Hamadi aim to resume training next week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor confirmed that defender Di'Shon Bernard is available for Sunday's FA Cup match against Oldham Athletic. However, Liam Cooper, Joe Lumley, and Ali Al-Hamadi are ruled out of the fixture, which marks Challinor's debut match in charge of the Owls.

Cooper is being rested as a precaution, while Lumley and Al-Hamadi are targeting returns to training next week. With Lumley absent, Ashley Maynard-Brewer is expected to start in goal, and Bernard could enter the starting lineup following a full week of training.

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