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On February 28, 2026, Sheffield Wednesday will host Southampton FC in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the English League Championship. Sheffield Wednesday enters this fixture struggling significantly, having failed to secure a win in their last five matches. Their recent form shows a lack of offensive cohesion, which will need to be addressed if they hope to challenge a well-oiled Southampton side.
In stark contrast, Southampton arrives with strong momentum, boasting four wins in their last five outings. Their recent performances suggest a solid tactical setup, with effective attacking strategies and a resilient defense that has seen them capitalize on opponents’ mistakes.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form, offering odds of 8.32 for a home win and 1.32 for an away victory, indicating a strong expectation for a Southampton victory. Our model predicts a 72.2% probability of an away win, alongside 16.7% for a draw and a mere 11.3% chance of Sheffield Wednesday finding success.
While the statistical landscape favors Southampton, football often defies predictions, making this match a potential turning point for either team. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see if Sheffield Wednesday can overturn their fortunes at home.
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| Sheff Wed 11.2% |
Draw 17.9% |
S`hampton 70.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.68 | 5.36 | 1.33 | ||
| 8.2 | 5.15 | 1.33 | ||
| 8.31 | 5.29 | 1.34 |
Latest Results
| 22.02.26 Sheffield United – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1 14.02.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Millwall – 1:2 08.02.26 Swansea City – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0 03.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:0 31.01.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Wrexham AFC – 0:1 |
21.02.26 Southampton FC – Charlton Athletic – 1:1 14.02.26 Southampton FC – Leicester City – 2:1 ET 10.02.26 Leicester City – Southampton FC – 3:4 07.02.26 Southampton FC – Watford FC – 1:0 31.01.26 Stoke City – Southampton FC – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.11.25 Southampton FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:1 13.01.24 Southampton FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0 04.08.23 Sheffield Wednesday – Southampton FC – 1:2 09.11.22 Southampton FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1 penalties 25.09.12 Southampton FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 68:36 | 32 | 65 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 50:33 | 17 | 62 |
| 3 | Millwall | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 42:40 | 2 | 56 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 54:34 | 20 | 54 |
| 5 | Hull | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | 5 | 54 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 51:44 | 7 | 51 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 45:40 | 5 | 49 |
| 8 | Derby | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 47:41 | 6 | 48 |
| 9 | Watford | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 43:38 | 5 | 48 |
| 10 | Preston | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 40:37 | 3 | 48 |
| 11 | Southampton | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 49:45 | 4 | 47 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 45:41 | 4 | 47 |
| 13 | QPR | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 46:47 | -1 | 47 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 33 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 47:46 | 1 | 45 |
| 15 | Swansea | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39:39 | 0 | 45 |
| 16 | Stoke | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36:31 | 5 | 44 |
| 17 | Charlton | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 32:42 | -10 | 40 |
| 18 | Norwich | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 43:44 | -1 | 39 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 33:41 | -8 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 31:41 | -10 | 38 |
| 21 | West Brom | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 32:49 | -17 | 34 |
| 22 | Leicester | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 33 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 28:44 | -16 | 29 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 33 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 20:66 | -46 | -7 |
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