Wednesday travel south to the capital in search of another three-points that should see them climb into the playoff places. In order to achieve a playoff spot before the November international break they need to overcome a Charlton Athletic who will be looking to snap out of a 12-game winless streak. The Owls head into the contest as heavy favorites given the form of the two sides. But Carlos carvalhal has warned Wednesday despite them being Championship high-flying the game The Valley is one his side can’t assume they’ll stroll.
2015/16 Form –
Charlton – LLLLL
Wednesday – DWWWD
Vital Quotes:
“We know that Charlton are not in a good position in this moment but when a team is not in a good position, they can be a dangerous team. Of course they want to change things, the have changed their coach in the last weeks, they will try their best and it`s a good challenge to them because we are unbeaten in 11 games.”
Carlos Carvalhal to swfc.co.uk
Charlton Team News:
Charlton look set to be without Jordan Cousins and Johann Berg Gudmundsson as the vital midfield duo were both injured as the Addicks slipped to a fifth straight defeat, and a 12th game without a win, against MK Dons on Tuesday night earlier in the week.
They are joined on the side lines by Ahmed Kashi (heel), Igor Vetokele (groin) and Cristian Ceballos (fibula) remain on the sidelines. The Addicks face a tough task as they look to overcome Wednesday going against the form book and without important first team players.
Home Player to Watch:
Karlan Ahearne-Grant
The Addicks top scorer will need to be on top form as he looks to help his side end a 12-game run without a victory. Having netted three times this season from midfield it maybe a tough task against against a team inform vs a his team who are bottom of the form table having lost five on the spin.
Wednesday Team News:
Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal is looking forward to the international break as it allows his hard working team a chance to rest for a week. Also allowing Gary Hooper chance to learn the style of play and demands of the Owls high pressure tempo in games. The squad still has a few injuries to deal with still as Turner, Sougou, Matias are all still ruled out of the visit to Charlton. Lopez is closest to a return to the side after injury and could play a part from the subs bench.
New loan signing Gary Hooper is expected to play at least some part after missing out on the match with league leaders Brighton, maybe as an impact sub against a low confidence Charlton backline.
Away Player to Watch:
Gary Hooper
Wednesday have made some outstanding loan signings over the years and recent players such as Mikhail Antonio turned their successful loan spells into a permanent deal. With Hooper who`s out of contract at Norwich City in summer and a confident and creative team behind him. Can Hooper bag the goals and seize the opportunity given to him at Hillsborough. After a cameo appearance against Forest and no appearance against Brighton. Hooper is likely to play a role at The Valley as he looks to integrate into the Owls squad as they push for the playoffs.
Match Facts & Stats:
Wednesday’s last triumph over the Addicks came at the Valley in January 2013, with late goals from Reda Johnson and loanee Leroy Lita helping them to a 2-1 win.
Match Prediction:
Vital Wednesday Predicts:
@EPJwednesday – Charlton 0 – Owls 2
@JoshAlexCaddick – Charlton 0 – Owls 2
@greg10greg10 – Charlton 1 – Owls 3
@CTrueman_smith – Wednesday win
@Mattyboii87 – Charlton 0 – Owls 2
Next Fixture:
The Championship and it’s fans have to endure another international break. Back in action towards the end of November.
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