Darren Moore’s Sheffield Wednesday side are looking to break into the top two of League One this weekend as they travel to Pride Park to take on Derby County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Owls come into this game in fantastic form, having three straight league wins under their belt. Wednesday also secured a late 2-1 win against Mansfield in last Saturday’s FA Cup clash, and will face Newcastle United in the third round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday sit one point below promotion, just behind Ipswich Town and league leaders Plymouth Argyle. Their hosts are also enjoying a run of good form, with the Rams unbeaten in their last five league matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manager Darren Moore said: “\u2018Irrespective of what game or team we play, we are always looking to win the game, it’s always that mentality.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of his familiarity with Derby having played there in his professional career, as well as their manager Paul Warne, the Wednesday boss said: “I understand the magnitude of the club, I know every corner of the club, so I understand the size and task of the job there.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cory, from the Derby County podcast Rams Review, said: “This is a massive game for Derby. A win would really serve as a catalyst for the next part of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’d like to see Jason Knight start in midfield, as well as Tom Barkhuizen. They have both come back from injury and can be a real difference-maker for us.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moore and Warne have faced each other six times in their managerial careers, with both having three wins and three defeats respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Wednesday and Derby are struggling with some injures. For the Rams, Curtis Davies and James Chester are both side-lined, with Erian Cashin, Craig Forsyth and Jake Rooney likely to form the back three. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Owls, Moore reported that George Byers is still recovering from injury, but Akin Famewo is now fully recovered and back in the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kick-off is at 12.30pm tomorrow at the Pride Park Stadium. Highlights will be shown on ITV4 at 10pm. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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