Statistical Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Blackburn Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday aims to contend for promotion following their recent ascent in the league standings, as they prepare to host Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday evening. The Owls have maintained an unbeaten streak across their last four matches (two wins, two draws), a performance run that has elevated them from 15th to ninth position, placing them five points adrift of Rovers, who currently occupy a play-off spot. Blackburn Rovers will arrive at Hillsborough having secured four consecutive victories and also possess a game in hand over the five teams positioned above them in the league. Sheffield Wednesday has emerged victorious in their last three league encounters against Blackburn. Their most recent longer winning streak against Rovers comprised five consecutive victories achieved between 1964 and 1966. Blackburn Rovers have experienced defeat in five of their last six away league fixtures when playing Sheffield Wednesday, with their sole victory being a 5-0 win in January 2020. Sheffield Wednesday holds an unbeaten record in six midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league matches, with three wins and three draws. They have also recorded clean sheets in their last four such games and have won their previous two in a row. Following their 1-0 triumph against Middlesbrough in November, Blackburn has the opportunity to secure consecutive away midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league victories, a feat not accomplished since February 2018, when they achieved five such wins in a row. Josh Windass has found the net in each of his last three league appearances for Sheffield Wednesday when facing Blackburn Rovers, accumulating a total of three goals.