Pick of the stats - Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City
Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City
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Sheffield Wednesday will look to bounce back from defeat in the Steel City derby when they welcome Cardiff City on Saturday. The Owls have been inconsistent so far this season (W5 D3 L7).
The Bluebirds arrive at Hillsborough in the relegation zone after two straight defeats having previously gone a six-game unbeaten run (W4 L2).
Sheffield Wednesday lost both of their two league games against Cardiff City last season 2-1, having lost just one of their previous 11 against the Bluebirds (W4 D6).
Cardiff City will look to win successive away league games against Sheffield Wednesday for the first time since 1976 after beating the Owls at Hillsborough 2-1 last season.
Sheffield Wednesday have conceded 13 set-piece goals in the Championship this season (including penalties), four more than any other side.
Cardiff City have lost 19 Championship matches in 2024, two more than any other side. The Bluebirds have lost each of their last two games.
Cardiff have lost their last four Championship matches against Yorkshire teams, conceding 14 goals across these defeats.
