Sheff Wed V Norwich at Hillsborough : Match Preview

24 October 2014 11:01
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Mattock banned for Owls

Sheffield Wednesday will be without suspended defender Joe Mattock for their home game against Norwich.

Mattock received his fifth booking of the season in the goalless midweek draw at Brentford and sits out a one-game ban and boss Stuart Gray may be forced to drop Jeremy Helan into the left-back slot, while Claude Dielna could come into contention.

Gray has been dealt a blow with confirmation midfielder Sam Hutchinson will be sidelined for up to two months due to a fresh knee injury sustained in last weekend's home defeat to Watford.

Kamil Zayatte (hamstring), fellow defender Lewis Buxton and striker Caolan Lavery (both knee) remain sidelined.

Norwich will be without playmaker Wes Hoolahan after scans confirmed ankle ligament damage which will sideline him for several weeks.

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty is also absent through suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Leeds at Carrow Road.

Dutch defender Jos Hooiveld is available again after a knee injury while boss Neil Adams could make changes following a four-game winless run in the league.

Lewis Grabban and Bradley Johnson will hope for recalls while striker Gary Hooper is pushing for a start after two substitute appearances in the last week.


Source: PA