Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City: Match…

Sheffield Wednesday will host Bradford City at Hillsborough on Thursday night in a League One clash. The match comes after Wednesday’s 2-1 win at Leyton Orient and Bradford’s 2-0 victory over Peterborough United. The teams have a mixed head-to-head record, with recent wins for both sides. The game is scheduled for 20:00 on Sky Sports Main Event.

Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday will travel to Hillsborough on Thursday night to face Bradford City in a League One fixture. The match is set for 20:00 and will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra HDR and Sky One.

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Henrik Pedersen’s side opened the new season with a 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient, scoring goals from Callum Slattery and Jamal Lowe. The win gave Wednesday a positive start after a turbulent Championship campaign last season. Bradford City, on the other hand, secured a 2-0 win at Valley Parade against Peterborough United, keeping their 100 % record in League One after one match.

Head-to-Head History

The two Yorkshire rivals have met several times in recent years: - August 2022 EFL Trophy: Bradford City 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday - August 2022 EFL Trophy: Bradford City 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday - February 2005 League One: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Bradford City - October 2004 League One: Bradford City 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday - March 2003 Division One: Bradford City 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

These encounters show a balanced rivalry, with both clubs having achieved victories in the last five meetings.

Betting Odds

According to StarSports.Bet, the odds for a Sheffield Wednesday win are 6/4. The platform recommends backing Wednesday to win the match.

Fixtures Overview

Sheffield Wednesday’s recent schedule includes: - August 2026 League One: Leyton Orient 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday - August 2026 Carabao Cup: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wanderers - August 2026 Friendly: Oldham Athletic 4-0 Sheffield Wednesday - August 2026 Friendly: Accrington Stanley 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday - July 2026 Friendly: Stoke City 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday

Bradford City’s recent fixtures are: - August 2026 League One: Bradford City 2-0 Peterborough United - August 2026 Carabao Cup: Bradford City 2-0 Rochdale - July 2026 Friendly: Salford City 2-2 Bradford City - July 2026 Friendly: Bradford City 3-2 Preston North End - July 2026 Friendly: Accrington 1-0 Bradford City

With both teams looking to build momentum, the match at Hillsborough promises a competitive start to the season. Sheffield Wednesday will begin the game at 20:00 on Thursday.