Africa-Press – Gambia. Shrewsbury Town seek to extend their unbeaten record to four matches as Steve Cotterill wastes little time with January recruitment. Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/sport/2022/01/02/match-preview-shrewsbury-town-v-sheffield-wednesday/Saikou Janneh becomes the first capture of what is expected to be a hectic month for Shrewsbury Town. The Gambian signs on loan from Championship outfit Bristol City until the end of the campaign. The 21-year-old has made five league appearances for the Robins since joining the club in 2018. The former Torquay and Newport loanee could slot straight into the squad for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday. Elsewhere, it is expected that Sam Cosgrove and Khanya Leshabela will soon return to Birmingham and Leicester respectively. Cosgrove has failed to demonstrate the form he showed at Scottish side Aberdeen, finding the net just twice in 22 appearances. Leshabela, who Steve Cotterill described as a ‘punt,’ has been used sparingly from the bench with the South African very much a bit part player. Youngster Tom Bloxham serves the final game of his three-match suspension, whilst Aaron Pierre is likely to miss out after contracting COVID-19. Shaun Whalley remains a long-term absentee. Town will have found memories of the last time they welcomed Sheffield Wednesday. Jack Grimmer notched a dramatic late goal during a 3-2 win in January 2016 which set up an FA Cup 5th round tie against Manchester United. Town have not hosted the Owls in a league encounter since May 1984 – a game which they also won by three goals to two. The visitors are expected to be dealt a blow as Lewis Wing looks likely to be recalled by parent club Middlesbrough due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the latter camp. Former Wolves defender Dominic Iorfa has not played since October owing to a hip problem. Chey Dunkley, who has had muscle issues over the festive period, was withdrawn in the 29th minute during Thursday’s 5-0 heavy defeat against Sunderland. The former Wigan defender could be unavailable. Elsewhere, Josh Windass, the son of former Hull striker Dean, could be out due to a minor strain. Massimo Luongo serves the final match of a three-game suspension, whilst Sam Hutchinson could return to the squad after a three-month lay-off. Pre-season promotion favourites Sheffield Wednesday currently occupy 8th place in League One. Possible Line Ups Shrewsbury Town 1. Marosi, 5. Pennington, 4. Ebanks-Landell, 23. Nurse, 17. Bennett, 10. Vela, 16. Davis, 3. Leahy, 14. Ogbeta, 12. Bowman, 11. Udoh Subs: 9. Cosgrove, 13. Burgoyne, 15. Pyke, 19. Caton, 22. Daniels, 27. Craig, Janneh Sheffield Wednesday 1. Peacock-Farrell, 2. Palmer, 34. Brennan, 18. Johnson, 8. Adeniran, 32. Hunt, 10. Bannan, 17. Dele-Bashiru, 41. Mendez-Liang, 9. Gregory, 13. Patterson Subs: 5. Hutchinson, 7. Shodipo, 23. Corbeanu, 24. Berahino, 27. Waldock, 28. Wildsmith, 40. Sow Other League One Fixtures/Results Saturday Burton 4 – 1 Crewe Charlton 0 – 1 Wycombe MK Dons 0 – 0 Gillingham Oxford 1 – 1 Cheltenham Rotherham 2 – 1 Bolton Sunday Morecambe V Doncaster Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/sport/2022/01/02/match-preview-shrewsbury-town-v-sheffield-wednesday/
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