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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham is set for 31.01.2026 at 12:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Sheffield Wednesday, currently sitting 24 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Wrexham, positioned 6, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 31.01.2026
- Kickoff: 12:30
- Favorite: Wrexham
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 23.08.2025, finishing Wrexham 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Sheffield Wednesday squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Sheffield Wednesday lineup today or Sheffield Wednesday starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Sheffield Wednesday home performances:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 0 20.01.2026 Sheffield Wednesday vs Birmingham City 0 - 2 17.01.2026 Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth 0 - 1
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Wrexham have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 6
- Recent head-to-head record: Wrexham 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday
- Wins this season over Sheffield Wednesday: 0
Recent away match stats for Wrexham:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Queens Park Rangers vs Wrexham 2 - 3 20.01.2026 Wrexham vs Leicester City 1 - 1 17.01.2026 Wrexham vs Norwich City 1 - 2
Prediction and Final Word
As of 28.01.2026, odds point to Wrexham as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
