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Sheffield Wed

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Saturday 28 February
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Away
Sheffield WedTimelineSouthampton
1st Half
Bree J.
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17'
Manning R. ()
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45+1'
2nd Half
Thornton J.Out: Chalobah N.
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46'
Yates J. (Lowe J.)
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57'
Harwood-Bellis T.
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72'
Archer C.Out: Larin C.
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74'
Wood N.Out: Bree J.
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74'
Emery J.Out: Iorfa D.
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80'
Ndala J.Out: Lowe J.
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80'
Fellows T.Out: Matsuki K.
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81'
Edozie S.Out: Scienza L.
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81'
Bragg C.
89'
Romeu O.Out: Bragg C.
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90'
Grainger W.Out: Fusire S.
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90+2'

Top stats

0.65Expected goals (xG)1.79
37%Ball possession63%
10Total shots15
3Shots on target6
1Big chances3
5Corner kicks8
71% (202/285)Passes86% (441/510)
0Yellow cards1

Shots

0.65Expected goals (xG)1.79
1.09xG on target (xGOT)1.34
10Total shots15
3Shots on target6
4Shots off target4
3Blocked shots5
5Shots inside the box10
5Shots outside the box5
0Hit the woodwork0
1Headed goals0

Attack

1Big chances3
5Corner kicks8
17Touches in opposition box24
0Accurate through passes2
0Offsides2
12Free kicks11

Passes

71% (202/285)Passes86% (441/510)
31% (19/62)Long passes54% (27/50)
68% (65/96)Passes in final third71% (81/114)
11% (2/18)Crosses16% (3/19)
0.91Expected assists (xA)1.25
19Throw ins11

Defense

11Fouls12
67% (4/6)Tackles67% (8/12)
33Duels won39
22Clearances25
11Interceptions5
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

3Goalkeeper saves2
1.34xGOT faced1.09
-1.66Goals prevented0.09
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
110.60
X6.01
21.27

Recommended Bet

Away Win
Stake: Medium (8/10)
75
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #24 vs Away #8
Season: Home 0.32 PPG vs Away 1.47 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 0.00 PPG vs Away 2.50 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 0.47 GPG vs Away 1.65 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

2%
1%
97%
Sheffield Wed
Draw
Southampton

Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday is set to take on Southampton at Hillsborough in the English Championship on February 28, 2026.

In their respective recent performances, Sheffield Wednesday has encountered challenges, suffering 25 losses in 34 league matches, while Southampton has shown strength with 4 wins in their last 6 games across all competitions.

Looking at their head-to-head record, Sheffield Wednesday has faced adversity, losing 5 out of their last 6 encounters against Southampton in various leagues.

As the teams prepare to meet, our algorithm predicts Southampton to secure the victory with a probability of 65%.

Sheffield Wednesday's relegation was confirmed ahead of Wednesday's trip to Carrow Road, and the Owls' misery worsened with a routine 2-0 defeat to Norwich. Henrik Pedersen's men have lost 11 straight Championship matches heading into gameweek 35.

Southampton, meanwhile, are closing in on the play-off places and hammered QPR 5-0 at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday night with their best performance of the season so far. The Saints have won five and drawn two of their last five league matches and will fancy their chances on Saturday.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Sheffield Wed

Starting 11
-Logan Stretch
GK
-Liam Palmer
DL6.31
-Cole McGhee
DC6.05
-Gabriel Otegbayo
DC6.31
-Sean Fusire
DR6.35
-Svante Ingelsson
DMC6.32
-Jarvis Thornton
DMC6.11
-Joel Ndala
AML5.96
-Jaden Heskey
AMC6.48
-Charlie McNeill
AMR6.29
-Jamal Lowe
FW6.35

Southampton

Starting 11
-Daniel Peretz
GK6.46
-Ryan Manning
DL7.00
-Jack Stephens
DC6.79
-Nathan Wood
DC6.56
-James Bree
DR7.00
-Caspar Jander
DMC6.74
-Shea Charles
DMC6.82
-Tom Fellows
AML6.53
-Finn Azaz
AMC6.89
-Kuryu Matsuki
AMR6.53
-Cameron Archer
FW6.20
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 34 matches
Sheffield WedvsSouthampton

radarTeam Profile

Sheffield Wed
Southampton
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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4Attack57
shield
36Defense42
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35Possession61
gps_fixed
38Efficiency65
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11Creativity43
gavel
54Discipline56

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

20Goals Scored54
68Goals Conceded45
3Clean Sheets8
37Big Chances98
27Big Chances Missed65
0Penalty Goals1

gps_fixedShooting

291Total Shots494
85Shots on Target181

swap_horizPassing & Possession

45.9%Avg Possession57.1%
12,502Total Passes16,324
74.8%Pass Accuracy83.9%

shieldDefending

560Tackles523
317Interceptions255
136Saves72
47.2%Duels Won50.0%

gavelDiscipline

383Fouls363
52Yellow Cards63
3Red Cards1
46Offsides58

analyticsOther

158Corners191
231Successful Dribbles222
9Errors Leading to Goal9
6.61Avg Rating6.86

Statistical Comparison

Sheffield WedMetricSouthampton
20
Goals
54
10
Assists
36
6.3
Average Ratings
6.5
23
Average Age
24.9
184.1
Average Height (cm)
183.6
0.6
Shots pg
0.9
43%
Aerial Duel Success
46%
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.4
1.1
Tackles pg
1.3

League Standings Context

For Sheffield Wed

PosTeamPWDLPts
23Oxford United346111729
24Sheffield Wednesday341825-7

For Southampton

PosTeamPWDLPts
7Watford3513121051
8Southampton3413111050
9Bristol City351481350

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

34.9/ 86.2
Dangerous Attacks
48.2/ 96.4
30.0%
Shots on Target
36.0%
8.2
Total Shots
14.1
45.0%
Possession
56.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

0.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.6
2.0
Goals Conceded / Match
1.3

Head-to-Head Summary

0
Sheffield Wed Wins
0%
1
Draws
17%
5
Southampton Wins
83%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketSheffield WedSouthampton
Over 1.5 Goals
79%30/38
87%33/38
Over 2.5 Goals
53%20/38
61%23/38
Both Teams to Score
42%16/38
71%27/38
* Based on last 38 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Sheffield Wed

CH
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 2
Millwall
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Wrexham FC
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 2
Birmingham City
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Portsmouth
FA
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 2
Brentford
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 0
Blackburn Rovers

Home Games: Sheffield Wed

CH
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 2
Millwall
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Wrexham FC
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 2
Birmingham City
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Portsmouth
FA
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 2
Brentford
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 0
Blackburn Rovers

Last 6: Southampton

CH
Leicester City
3 - 4
Southampton
CH
Stoke City
0 - 2
Southampton
CH
Portsmouth
1 - 1
Southampton
FA
Doncaster Rovers
2 - 3
Southampton
CH
Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Southampton
CH
Birmingham City
1 - 1
Southampton

Away Games: Southampton

CH
Leicester City
3 - 4
Southampton
CH
Stoke City
0 - 2
Southampton
CH
Portsmouth
1 - 1
Southampton
FA
Doncaster Rovers
2 - 3
Southampton
CH
Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Southampton
CH
Birmingham City
1 - 1
Southampton

history Recent Form

Sheffield WedSheffield Wed
0.3 GPG
L
L
L
L
L
SouthamptonSouthampton
1.5 GPG
W
D
W
W
W

group Head to Head

PL8 Nov 2025
Southampton
3-1
Sheffield Wednesday
PL13 Jan 2024
Southampton
4-0
Sheffield Wednesday
PL4 Aug 2023
Sheffield Wednesday
1-2
Southampton
PL9 Nov 2022
Southampton
1-1
Sheffield Wednesday
PL25 Sept 2012
Southampton
2-0
Sheffield Wednesday
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
44%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
89%
8 / 9 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
33%
3 / 9 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
22%
2 / 9 matches
Both Teams to Score
44%
4 / 9 matches
Sheffield Wed CS
11%
Clean Sheets
Southampton CS
44%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

8 Nov 2025
Southampton
3 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
13 Jan 2024
Southampton
4 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
4 Aug 2023
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 2
Southampton
9 Nov 2022
Southampton
1 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
25 Sept 2012
Southampton
2 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
19 Mar 2011
Southampton
2 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
25 Sept 2010
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Southampton
18 Apr 2009
Sheffield Wednesday
2 - 0
Southampton
6 Dec 2008
Southampton
1 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Sheffield Wed
0.32
Form (Overall)
Southampton
1.47

Southampton is +359% better in terms of Points Per Game

Norwich City
2 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield United
2 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 2
Millwall
Swansea City
4 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
5 - 0
Queens Park Rangers
Southampton
1 - 1
Charlton Athletic
Leicester City
3 - 4
Southampton
Southampton
1 - 0
Watford
Stoke City
0 - 2
Southampton

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