History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Leicester City fixture
Leicester City face a trip to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, Foxes have recorded 14 wins, and Sheffield Wednesday have come away with 26 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was just last season, in November 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 09 Mar | Leicester City | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 0-2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 0 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Leicester City | 3 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Leicester City | 1 - 3 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 02 Dec | Leicester City | 1 - 4 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield Wednesday remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
Leicester City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Foxes, and 8 goals against.
Sheffield Wednesday are stuck down in the relegation zone of Skybet Championship with a return of just 11 points from their 16 games thus far.
Leicester City are leading the way in the Skybet Championship, with their 17 games giving them a return of 38 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
| Leicester City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Foxes of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Hillsborough with Leicester City coasting to victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield Wednesday | Unbeaten in the last 6 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Leicester City | Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here