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Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions as Dave Challinor takes charge of ‘favourable’ first game

The72's writers offer their Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions for the FA Cup clash on Sunday.

By James Ray · The72

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Writers at The72 have predicted a winning debut for new Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor against Oldham Athletic.
James Ray predicted a 3-1 win for Wednesday, while Harry Mail tipped the Owls to win 2-1.
The FA Cup clash on Sunday marks Challinor's first game in charge of Sheffield Wednesday since departing Stockport County.

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The72's writers have backed new Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor to secure a victory in his first match against Oldham Athletic. The two sides face each other in an FA Cup clash on Sunday, marking Challinor's managerial debut after leaving Stockport County. Ray predicts a 3-1 Owls win, while colleague Harry Mail forecasts a 2-1 victory.

Sheffield Wednesday enter the cup tie hoping to rebound after a four-game winless run in league play under interim manager Matt Hamshaw and former boss Henrik Pedersen. Meanwhile, Micky Mellon's Oldham Athletic sit 18th in League Two, heading into the fixture following a victory over Northampton Town.

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