Sheffield Wed
Bradford CitySheffield Wed and Bradford City both made winning starts to their League One campaigns and now meet at Hillsborough in the second round. Bradford City lead the early table after a 2-0 home win over Peterborough, while Sheffield Wed sit sixth following a 2-1 success at Leyton Orient. With both sides level on three points, the immediate question is which team can produce the stronger follow-up.
Perfect starts under the Hillsborough lights
Both teams have opened the new season with consecutive victories across league and EFL Cup. Sheffield Wed have won three straight in all competitions, including the win at Leyton Orient, a 1-0 EFL Cup home success against Bolton and a 2-1 home victory over West Brom to close their previous Championship campaign. Bradford City's start has been cleaner in scoreline: they beat Peterborough 2-0 in the league and Rochdale 2-0 in the EFL Cup. Their recent record also includes two 0-1 play-off defeats to Bolton.
Lowe and Baldwin lead the individual form
Jamal Lowe has been Sheffield Wed's most consistent recent attacking performer, while Bradford City have leaned on defender Aden Baldwin and wing-back Ibou Touray. Baldwin has been the away side's standout over their last 10 matches, with Touray providing similar defensive reliability. Nick Powell has also been a useful forward option for Bradford.
Team news: Onyango missing for the hosts
Sheffield Wed are without Tyler Onyango because of a hamstring injury, with Cole McGhee and Billy Mitchell also inactive. Bradford City will be without Stephen Humphrys, who is inactive.
Broadcast information for Sheffield Wed vs Bradford City
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, Sky Sports UHD, Sky One and Sky Go provide coverage. In Latin America, Disney+ carries the match in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Venezuela and Mexico. Viaplay covers Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden. Nova Sport 3 and Oneplay are the Czech and Slovak options. Arena Sport 4P is available in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Arena Sport 1 in Slovenia and Croatia, Arena Premium 5 and Arena Sport 1x2 in Serbia, and Arena 4 in Hungary. In Australia, beIN Sports 3 shows the game; in the USA, SportsEngine Play provides coverage. A World feed is available through beIN Connect MENA, MENA 1 and MENA EN 1.