The final Championship game of the weekend features Sunderland hosting Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light. Both teams kicked off their season with impressive wins and clean sheets, setting the stage for a compelling match.
Sheffield Wednesday, particularly, shone in their 4-0 dismantling of Plymouth at Hillsborough.
How to watch Sunderland vs. Sheffield Wednesday: TV Channel Information
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Sunderland vs. Sheffield Wednesday: Kick-Off Time, Date, and Venue
The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 BST on Sunday, August 18th, at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Sheffield Wednesday’s performance last week was dynamic, entertaining, and highly efficient. Wingers Djeidi Gassama and Anthony Musaba stood out, causing significant problems for Plymouth’s defense with their speed and skill.
Gassama, in his second season in England, aims to build on an initial campaign where he contributed to six goals in 35 Championship matches.
His prowess with the ball is notable; last season, he averaged 2.84 successful dribbles and drew 2.90 fouls per 90 minutes, a trend that continued in their latest match.
On Sunday, Gassama’s direct matchup will be against Trai Hume, a robust Northern Ireland international fullback known for his tough tackling.
In Sunderland’s season opener against Cardiff, Hume received a yellow card for a harsh foul.
With 12 bookings and one sending off last season, his disciplinary record suggests that facing the agile Gassama could indeed make him a good bet to be carded again.
