Sheffield Wednesday are set to take on Leeds United in a EFL Championship match at Hillsborough on Friday, August 23.
After fluctuating performances in the opening games -- Sheffield defeated Plymouth Argyle 4-0 and then lost to Sunderland by the same margin -- the hosts will be looking to buckle down and put up a solid performance. They are currently placed ninth while Leeds are 15th on the League table.
Having missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season, Leeds United are hoping for another shot at the title. They come into the Yorkshire derby against Sheffield on the back of goalless draw against West Brom.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Golazo (Spanish)
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at the Hillsborough in Sheffield, England and kicks off on Friday, August 23 at 08:00 p.m. BST.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Aug. 23 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Aug. 23 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Aug. 23 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Aug. 23 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds lineups, team news
Other than goalkeeper Ben Hamer, there are no injury concerns for Sheffield. But the team may be in for a major reshuffle after the 0-4 defeat against Sunderland.
Manager Rohl may draft in Ike Ugbo, giving the striker his first start since his loan switch from Troyes this summer.
Sheffield predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Beadle (GK) — Valery, Iorfa, Bernard, Lowe — Ingelsson, Palmer — Gassama, Bannan, Musaba — Ugbo.
With Crysencio Summerville, Glen Kamara and Archie Gray leaving Leeds during the summer transfer window, the team is still looking for their replacements.
Willy Gnonto, Daniel James and new arrival Brenden Aaronson are likely to play behind lone striker Patrick Bamford.
Leeds predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo — Ampadu, Gruev — James, Aaronson, Gnonto — Bamford
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds prediction
After draws in the first two matches, Leeds United may pick a narrow win over Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds are unbeaten in their last three matches at Sheffield and may continue the streak.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Leeds United
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
Friday, August 23
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds United (3:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, August 24
- Bristol City vs. Coventry City (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Hull City vs. Millwall (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Queens Park Rangers vs. Plymouth Argyle (7:30 a.m. ET)
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Oxford United (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Middlesbrough vs. Portsmouth (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Norwich City vs. Sheffield United (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Preston North End vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Stoke City vs. West Bromwich Albion (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Sunderland vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m. ET)
- Watford vs. Derby County (10:00 a.m. ET)
Sunday, August 25
- Swansea City vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m. ET)
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