Heading into the game, the Owls are nine points off the play-off places, but a string of decent results over the upcoming weeks could see them spring back into contention for a top six finish. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
1. QPR receive boost in defender chase
Queens Park Rangers have been handed a boost in their pursuit of free agent Alexander Milosevic, after the Swedish defender reportedly turned down an offer from IFK Gothenburg. (Expressen). (Photo credit: DANIEL ROLAND/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: DANIEL ROLAND
2. Forest starlet seals new deal
Nottingham Forest have announced that starlet defender Jordan Gabriel has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club, extending his stay at the City Ground until 2022. (Club official website). (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney
3. Rovers forward on Premier League sides' radar
Blackburn Rovers forward Adam Armstrong is said to have attracted to interest of a number of top tier sides, after a blistering spell that has seen him score four goals and make four assists in nine games. (The Chronicle). (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
4. Cottagers keen on Chelsea youngster
Reports have claimed that Fulham are the latest side to take an interest in Chelsea youngster Ashley Akpan, and could look to disrupt Leeds United's ongoing attempts to sign the young defender. (Football Insider). (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood