SheffieldWednesday travel to the north east on Saturday looking to make it three wins on the bounce in League One. Gary Megson’s side will have to be on good form if they are to do so asHartlepoolare unbeaten in the league so far this season.
Wednesday travel without the services of Jermaine Johnson who will serve the final game of a three-match ban. Striker Ryan Lowe is also a doubt due to an ankle injury and midfielder David Prutton will miss the game due to a thigh injury.
Striker Colin Larkin picked up a knock in a midweek reserve game and is a doubt for the home side but experienced defender Stephen Wright could make a return.
Former Owls players Ritchie Humphreys and Steven Haslam could be included in the squad to face their former employers and ex-Newcastle United star Nobby Solano is expected to feature.
Wednesday come into the game having picked up their first away win of the season at Yeovil a fortnight ago and followed that up with a comprehensive home victory against Exeter last weekend to move within touching distance of the top two.
Hartlepoolhave won five and drawn four of their nine league fixtures to date this campaign putting them in 4th place in the table. They have won 4 games in a row and have conceded just one goal at home in 4 league games.
Wednesday have an excellent record against their hosts having lost just once in twelve meetings and they beat them 3 times in league and cup last season including a 5-0 victory at Victoria Park last August.
Source: FOOTYMAD
