Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Leeds United

Recent form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been impressive, with five wins in their last six Championship matches. They are currently on a four-game winning streak, which includes a notable 2-0 away victory against Millwall. The team's defensive performance has been particularly strong, keeping four clean sheets in their last six games and conceding just three goals during this period. While their attacking output has been consistent, with an average of 1.33 goals scored per game, there haven't been any particularly high-scoring matches. The majority of their recent games (80%) have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating that Sheffield Wednesday's success has been built on a solid defensive foundation.

Leeds United

Leeds United are currently in a strong position, sitting 3rd in the Championship table with 76 points from 36 games. Their recent form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches. The team has scored an average of 2.17 goals per game while conceding only 0.83, resulting in a positive goal difference of 8. Leeds United have managed to keep three clean sheets in their last six games, and half of the matches have seen over 2.5 goals. It's worth noting that the team had a three-game winning streak in the Championship before their draw against Huddersfield and loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup. Additionally, their 4-0 victory against Swansea stands out as a particularly high-scoring game in their recent run.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent home form has been impressive, with the team winning their last three matches at Hillsborough Stadium. This run of victories includes wins against Plymouth Argyle, Bristol City, and Birmingham, with the Owls scoring two goals in each of the latter two games. Prior to this winning streak, Wednesday had drawn two consecutive home matches against Watford and Coventry, with the latter being an FA Cup tie. The only defeat in their last six home games came against Coventry in the Championship, a narrow 1-2 loss. Overall, Sheffield Wednesday's home form has been solid, with the team keeping three clean sheets and conceding just 0.67 goals per game on average.

Leeds United

Leeds United's away form has been impressive recently, with a strong run of four consecutive wins before a draw and a loss in their last two matches. The team has been scoring goals at a high rate, averaging 2.33 goals per game in their previous six away fixtures. Notably, they had a particularly high-scoring 4-0 victory against Swansea and a 4-1 win against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup. However, their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. The team's overall performance suggests they are strong contenders in the Championship, currently sitting in 3rd position with 76 points from 36 games.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United include the following key points based on the provided sources:

- Sheffield Wednesday has won 34 games, while Leeds United has won 39 games in their history together. There have been 27 draws between these teams.
- In terms of goals, Sheffield Wednesday has scored an average of 0.90 goals per game, while Leeds United has scored an average of 1.78 goals per game.
- The teams have played 17 games since 1920, with Sheffield Wednesday winning 7, Leeds United winning 9, and 8 matches ending in a draw.
- The average number of goals per match between the two teams is 2.1.
- In their most recent meeting on March 8, 2024, the result was not yet available at the time of the search.

Please note that the information provided is up to the latest available data as of the search date, March 8, 2024.