Overview
- The second-round match kicks off on Tuesday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. BST at Hillsborough.
- UK broadcast is on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with U.S. streaming on Paramount+ or Amazon Prime Video.
- Sheffield Wednesday report injuries to Bruno Fernandes, Nathaniel Chalobah and Di'Shon Bernard, while Leeds are set to rotate with Dominic Calvert-Lewin likely rested and Ethan Ampadu sidelined.
- The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust says 82% backed a boycott of the fixture, with reports indicating two stands are expected to remain empty.
- Leeds are widely priced as heavy favourites after last season’s double over Wednesday, with some odds listing Leeds at 1/6 and Wednesday at 16/1.