Sheffield Wednesday have lost three of their last four away league games against Leicester City (W1), conceding 2+ goals in each defeat. Leicester are unbeaten across their last six opening games of a league campaign (W3 D3), since a 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford to start the 2018-19 season.

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Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan says he expects the club to play their Championship season opener against Leicester City on Sunday, despite ongoing financial and operational turmoil at

Sheffield Wednesday’s opening Championship game of the season is away at the King Power Stadium this weekend. The Owls last faced the recently relegated Premier League in the 2023/24 season and managed a respectable draw against the side that went on to win the Championship in their home game at Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday's players will fulfil their opening game of the Championship season against Leicester City on Sunday, BBC Sport understands.