Sheffield Wednesday will host Mansfield in the EFL Cup Round 2 at the Hillsborough Stadium on Wednesday i.e.12:15 am (IST).
Sheffield Wednesday will host Mansfield in the EFL Cup Round 2 at the Hillsborough Stadium on Wednesday. At this early stage in the season, Sheffield is at the bottom of the Championship table. On the other hand, Mansfield is in the seventh position in League Two. Sheffield Wednesday won promotion to the second tier in dramatic fashion last season. Josh Windass scored a 123rd-minute winner in the playoff final at Wembley. However, Wednesday’s start to life back in the second tier has been less than ideal. They are the only club in the division yet to pick up a point. New manager Xisco Munoz has lost his first four games in the Championship. However, Wednesday will be looking for some respite in the EFL Cup. The Owls have reached this stage of the competition by defeating League Two Stockport County in a penalty shootout.
On the other hand, Mansfield Town narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season. They finished in the eighth place. So, they will be looking to right the wrongs from last season. The Stags are undefeated in the fourth tier. They won two and drew three of their opening five games. They are currently sitting pretty in a playoff position. Nigel Clough’s side has been very impressive on home soil so far this season. The Stags won all three of their home matches in all competitions. This includes the game against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup at the beginning of August. Mansfield ran out 3-2 winners against potential promotion-rivals Stockport last time out. However, they are set for a much tougher test on Tuesday. Mansfield will look to win on the road for the first time this season.
Sheffield Wednesday’s probable starting lineup
Vasquez, Paterson, Palmer, Diaby, Bernard, Delgado, Windass, Vaulks, Bakinson, Gregory, Smith
Mansfield’s probable starting lineup
Pym, Williams, Flint, MacDonald, Bowery, Maris, Reed, Clarke, Keillor-Dunn, Abdullah, Oates
Sheffield Wednesday
| Opponents | Score |
| Cardiff | 2-1 (L) |
| Preston | 0-1 (L) |
| Hull | 4-2 (L) |
| Stockport | 1-1 (W) (p.s.o 4-1) |
| Southampton | 1-2 (L) |
Mansfield
| Opponents | Score |
| Stockport | 3-2 (W) |
| Grimsby | 1-1 (D) |
| Doncaster | 2-2 (D) |
| Morecambe | 3-0 (W) |
| Grimsby | 2-0 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Sheffield Wednesday beat Mansfield | 2-1 |
| Sheffield Wednesday beat Mansfield | 2-1 |
| Mansfield beat Sheffield Wednesday | 2-1 |
| Sheffield Wednesday beat Mansfield | 3-2 |
| Sheffield Wednesday beat Mansfield | 4-1 |
The EFL Cup match between Sheffield Wednesday and Mansfield will occur at Hillsborough Stadium on Wednesday at 12:15 am IST.
| Sheffield Wednesday vs Mansfield | Key Details |
| Date | August 29 (UK) |
| Venue | Hillsborough Stadium |
| Kickoff time in the UK | 7:45 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match on the websites of their respective clubs. However, fans in India cannot watch the game live.
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