Alan Biggs on this weekend’ latest installment of the Steel City derbyMaybe the best tactic here is to predict more derby drudgery. Then there’s a greater chance of being completely wrong about the latest instalment of the Steel City affair on Sunday.

The failure to secure Clarke was emblematic of Wednesday’s wider recruitment struggles, a recurring theme that has left their squad lacking the depth and tactical flexibility required to compete consistently. With Clarke now preparing to return from injury in time for the derby, they may come to regret their inability to get the deal over the line.

A look at the key facts and statistics ahead of the Championship meeting between Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday.

It was some months ago that Danny Röhl started speaking of the 50-point mark as Sheffield Wednesday’s primary target - now, he believes anything is possible.

Josh Windass has revealed what was said in Sheffield Wednesday’s huddle after their comeback win over Norwich City.

Follow live coverage as Norwich City face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Bristol City aim to keep their play off hopes alive as they visit title chasers Sheffield United on Tuesday (20:00 GMT). The Robins are two points shy of West Bromwich Albion in sixth and could climb as high as fifth if neither Baggies or Coventry City can pick up wins in their respective matches.