History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Leicester City fixture
Leicester City pack their bags to visit Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, Foxes have recorded 13 wins, and Sheffield Wednesday have come away with 27 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Hillsborough was within the last three years, in March 2010, with Sheffield Wednesday running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Sheff. Wed. | 2-0 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Leicester City | 3 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Leicester City | 1 - 3 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 02 Dec | Leicester City | 1 - 4 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 1 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 14 Jan | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 1 | Leicester City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield Wednesday's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Owls have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
Leicester City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Foxes's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Sheffield Wednesday are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 17 matches.
Leicester City's total of 30 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Leicester City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Foxes of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Hillsborough with Leicester City coasting to victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Leicester City | Not won in previous 3 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here