'Popular decision' - Sheffield Wednesday predicted line-up for Doncaster Rovers test
The Owls will be without a number of players on Saturday
Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to bounce back from their miserable night against Notts County in Saturday’s South Yorkshire derby against Doncaster Rovers.
Henrik Pedersen’s side were well-beaten at Meadow Lane in midweek but they have the opportunity to put that behind them and climb back into the play-offs this weekend.
With injuries and suspensions in the squad, Pedersen will have to shuffle the pack against Rovers, who are 19th in League One.
Let’s take a look at how they could line-up...
1. Ashley Maynard-Brewer - GK With Lumley still expected to be out with a rib injury, Maynard-Brewer should continue between the sticks. Came out of the midweek defeat with some credit, which can't be said for the rest. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
2. Yan Valery - RB Strong against AFC Wimbledon. Off it against Notts County. But should keep his place. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
3. Ernie Weaver - RCB With Bernard a doubt after his injury at Meadow Lane, and with Gabriel Otegbayo probably needing to come out of the firing line, Weaver could get his first league start of the season, which would be a popular decision. Ricardo Santos is not ready yet. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
4. Liam Cooper - LCB Can he play three games in a week? It is a big ask. But Wednesday need him. If not, Max Lowe could slot in. | Harriet Massey Photo Sales
With Lumley still expected to be out with a rib injury, Maynard-Brewer should continue between the sticks. Came out of the midweek defeat with some credit, which can't be said for the rest. | Steve Ellis
The Owls will be without a number of players on Saturday
Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to bounce back from their miserable night against Notts County in Saturday’s South Yorkshire derby against Doncaster Rovers.
Henrik Pedersen’s side were well-beaten at Meadow Lane in midweek but they have the opportunity to put that behind them and climb back into the play-offs this weekend.
With injuries and suspensions in the squad, Pedersen will have to shuffle the pack against Rovers, who are 19th in League One.
Let’s take a look at how they could line-up...
5. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Max Lowe of Sheffield Wednesday during the Sky Bet League One 2026/27 match between Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City at Hillsborough on August 20, 2026 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) The 29-year-old will probably start at left-back or left-sided centre-half. If it is the latter, Reece James will keep his usual spot. | Getty Images Photo Sales
6. Billy Mitchell - CM Henrik Pedersen spoke about Wednesday not matching Notts County's power or winning enough duels on Tuesday night. Those are two of Mitchell's best qualities. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
7. Barry Bannan - CM Rovers are a possession-based attacking team. This game might suit him more than midweek when he was brought off after an hour. Photo Sales
8. Kieran Morrison - RW Not started the last two but has looked bright off the bench. With Slattery suspended, Morrison seems the obvious choice to come back in. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
The Owls will be without a number of players on Saturday
Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to bounce back from their miserable night against Notts County in Saturday’s South Yorkshire derby against Doncaster Rovers.
Henrik Pedersen’s side were well-beaten at Meadow Lane in midweek but they have the opportunity to put that behind them and climb back into the play-offs this weekend.
With injuries and suspensions in the squad, Pedersen will have to shuffle the pack against Rovers, who are 19th in League One.
Let’s take a look at how they could line-up...
9. Davis Keillor-Dunn - CAM Looked lively in the opening stages but Wednesday's performance soon went downhill against Notts. But he's got quality and is a big threat. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
10. Harry Gray - LW Like many of his team-mates, he will be hoping to have another day like he did against the Dons than the one on Tuesday. | Steve Ellis Photo Sales
11. Ali Al-Hamadi - ST With Jamal Lowe suspended, Al-Hamadi will probably lead the line. Saturday would be the perfect time to score his first Owls goal. | STEVE ELLIS 62. THE WILLOWS.OXSPRING.SHEFFIELD.SOUTH YORKS.S36 8ZZ. ellisstev@googlemail.com. 07539-741975 Photo Sales