Sheffield Wednesday face Leeds United in an EFL Championship match at Hillsborough on Friday 23 August.

After inconsistent performances in their opening games – Sheffield beat Plymouth Argyle 4-0 and then lost to Sunderland by the same scoreline – the hosts will be looking to pull themselves together and put in a solid performance. They currently sit ninth, while Leeds are 15th in the league table.

After missing out on promotion to the Premier League last season, Leeds United are hoping for a second chance at the title. After a goalless draw with West Brom, the team heads into the Yorkshire derby against Sheffield.

The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off 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 US:

TV channels: CBS Sports Golazo (Spanish)
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What time is the Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds game? start?

This EFL Championship clash takes place at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England and kicks off at 20:00 BST on Friday 23 August.

This is how this time is converted in the USA:

Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds Lineups, team news

Except goalkeeper Ben HamerThere are no injury concerns at Sheffield, but after the 4-0 defeat to Sunderland, the team may be facing a major restructuring.

Manager Rohl may possibly Ike Ugbogiving the striker his first start since joining on loan from Troyes this summer.

Sheffield’s expected formation (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Beadle (GK) – Valery, Iorfa, Bernard, Lowe – Ingelsson, Palmer – Gassama, Bannan, Musaba – Ugbo.

With Crysencio Summerville, Glen Kamara And Archie Gray After leaving the team during the summer transfer window, Leeds are still looking for a replacement.

Willy Gnonto, Daniel James and newcomer Brenden Aaronson will probably play behind the lone striker Patrick Bamford.

Leeds expected formation (4-2-3-1 from right to left): Meslier (GK) – Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo – Ampadu, Gruev – James, Aaronson, Gnonto – Bamford

Prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds

After draws in their first two games, Leeds United could secure a narrow win against Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds are unbeaten in their last three games in Sheffield and could continue that run.

Forecast: Sheffield Wednesday – Leeds United 0-1

EFL Championship fixtures this week

Friday, August 23

• Sheffield Wednesday – Leeds United (3:00 p.m. ET)

Saturday, August 24

• Bristol City vs Coventry City (7:30am ET)
• Hull City vs Millwall (7:30am ET)
• Queens Park Rangers vs Plymouth Argyle (7:30am ET)
• Blackburn Rovers vs Oxford United (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Middlesbrough – Portsmouth (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Norwich City – Sheffield United (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Preston North End – Luton Town (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Sunderland – Burnley (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Watford – Derby County (10:00 a.m. ET)

Sunday, August 25

• Swansea City vs Cardiff City (10:00am ET)