On August 18th at 7 PM, Sunderland will host Sheffield Wednesday in the second round of the 2024-25 Championship season. Both teams secured victories in the first round, with Sheffield Wednesday particularly impressive in a 4-0 win. Sunderland, on the other hand, has garnered much attention due to the presence of Jobe Bellingham.
In the first round of the new season, Sheffield Wednesday dominated Plymouth, managed by Wayne Rooney, at home with a 4-0 victory. Sheffield Wednesday held a clear advantage, registering 28 shots with 9 on target, while Plymouth only managed 5 shots with 1 on target. Additionally, Sheffield Wednesday had 83 threatening attacks compared to Plymouth’s 16. This demonstrates the sheer firepower of Sheffield Wednesday’s offense. It’s worth noting that Sheffield Wednesday scored 44 goals last season, averaging 0.96 goals per game, the second-lowest in the Championship.
Following their opening Championship victory, Sheffield Wednesday secured a 2-1 win over Hull City in the EFL Cup, with McNeill scoring twice in the early stages, showcasing his red-hot form. Looking back at last season, Sheffield Wednesday had one of the worst away records in the Championship, with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses in 23 matches, only fewer losses than Rotherham. However, it’s important to note that Sheffield Wednesday’s last game of the season was a 2-0 victory over Sunderland away. In recent head-to-head history, Sheffield Wednesday has won 5, drawn 2, and lost 3 out of the last 10 encounters against Sunderland.
Sunderland, on the other hand, kicked off the new season with a 2-0 away win over Cardiff City. Despite being outmatched in possession, shots, and threatening attacks, Sunderland capitalized on their opportunities, with goals from O’Nien and Clarke. However, they suffered a 0-2 away loss to Preston in the EFL Cup. This round marks Sunderland’s first home game of the season. Last season, Sunderland had a mixed home record in the Championship, winning 10, drawing 2, and losing 11, resulting in a 43.5% home win rate.
Jobe Bellingham, brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, is a key midfielder for Sunderland and provided an assist for Clarke’s winning goal in their 2-0 victory over Cardiff City. Jobe Bellingham is a hot topic in the Championship, attracting interest from clubs like Crystal Palace and Brentford in the summer transfer window. However, he chose to stay with Sunderland by signing a contract extension. Last season, Jobe Bellingham contributed 7 goals and 2 assists for Sunderland. It remains to be seen whether he can lead Sunderland’s midfield.
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