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Sheffield Wednesday Tumble Down Supercomputer Prediction

Three consecutive draws and an international break have seen Sheffield Wednesday fall to seventh in the League One table. While there are still plenty of games to improve on that, Opta’s predicted table isn’t pretty either. Wednesday went into the…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 4:19 PM
Sheffield Wednesday Tumble Down Supercomputer Prediction
Key Things to Know
  • Opta's supercomputer now predicts Sheffield Wednesday will finish eighth in League One following three straight draws.
  • Sheffield Wednesday's projected points total dropped to 71.32, leaving them just outside the projected play-off positions.
  • The Owls' probability of winning the League One title decreased from 11% to 6.18%.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday's recent run of three consecutive draws has caused them to tumble down the Opta supercomputer predictions, falling from a projected third-place finish to eighth in League One with 71.32 points. Following two goalless draws and a 2-2 comeback against Huddersfield Town, the Owls' projected title probability declined from 11% to 6.18%, leaving them behind predicted leaders Plymouth Argyle.

Despite the decline in automatic promotion chances from 21.14% to 13.18%, the writer notes that Wednesday retain a 30.86% probability of securing promotion via the play-offs. The club also holds crucial games in hand over the teams above them, providing an opportunity to quickly climb the standings if performances improve.

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