Peterborough United vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions, Sep 05, 2026

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Peterborough

Sheff Wed

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As Peterborough United prepares to host Sheffield Wednesday in this League One clash on September 5, 2026, both teams arrive with promising recent form. Peterborough United has secured victories in three of their last five matches, showcasing their attacking capabilities and resilience on home turf. Their ability to convert chances will be crucial against a Sheffield Wednesday side that has also demonstrated strong form, winning three of their latest outings.

Sheffield Wednesday enters this match as the bookmakers’ favorites, with odds favoring an away victory at 2.07 compared to Peterborough’s 3.1. Statistically, this reflects the confidence in Wednesday’s tactical cohesion and experience in challenging scenarios. The probability model places a 29.7% chance of a home win, a 25.5% likelihood of a draw, and a significant 44.8% chance of an away win.

Both teams have demonstrated tactical flexibility and the ability to adapt to their opponents’ strategies. This match could hinge on Peterborough’s defensive organization against Sheffield’s attacking thrust. As they both aim to solidify their positions in the league, it promises to be a closely contested encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Peterborough
30%
Draw
25.4%
Sheff Wed
44.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Latest Results

29.08.26 Blackpool – Peterborough United – 4:0
25.08.26 Watford FC – Peterborough United – 1:5
22.08.26 Peterborough United – Mansfield Town – 2:1
15.08.26 Bradford City – Peterborough United – 2:0
08.08.26 Bristol Rovers – Peterborough United – 0:1
29.08.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Bromley FC – 7:2
25.08.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 0:2
20.08.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Bradford City – 0:1
15.08.26 Leyton Orient – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:2
08.08.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Bolton Wanderers – 1:0

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Peterborough won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Peterborough may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Peterborough has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Sheff Wed has had a series of home games.
  • Sheff Wed could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Peterborough won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:9. (average 1.5:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Peterborough won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:0. (average 2.3:0).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.05.23 Sheffield Wednesday – Peterborough United – 6:1 penalties
    12.05.23 Peterborough United – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0
    04.03.23 Sheffield Wednesday – Peterborough United – 1:0
    16.08.22 Peterborough United – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:0
    27.04.13 Peterborough United – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:0

    Standings

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Blackpool 3 2 1 0 7:2 5 7
    2 Huddersfield 3 2 1 0 6:2 4 7
    3 Stockport County 3 2 0 1 9:4 5 6
    4 Sheffield Wed 3 2 0 1 9:4 5 6
    5 Bradford City 3 2 0 1 3:2 1 6
    6 Notts County 3 1 2 0 5:4 1 5
    7 Luton 2 1 1 0 6:5 1 4
    8 Oxford Utd 2 1 1 0 4:3 1 4
    9 Cambridge Utd 3 1 1 1 5:5 0 4
    10 Plymouth 3 1 1 1 4:4 0 4
    11 Burton 3 1 1 1 4:4 0 4
    12 Bromley 3 1 1 1 4:8 -4 4
    13 Leyton Orient 2 1 0 1 3:2 1 3
    14 Mansfield 2 1 0 1 3:3 0 3
    15 MK Dons 3 0 3 0 3:3 0 3
    16 Peterborough 3 1 0 2 2:7 -5 3
    17 Stevenage 3 0 2 1 4:5 -1 2
    18 Doncaster 3 0 2 1 3:4 -1 2
    19 Leicester 3 0 2 1 2:3 -1 2
    20 Wycombe 3 0 2 1 3:7 -4 2
    21 Reading 2 0 1 1 3:4 -1 1
    22 Barnsley 2 0 1 1 0:1 -1 1
    23 AFC Wimbledon 2 0 1 1 0:3 -3 1
    24 Wigan 2 0 0 2 2:5 -3 0

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