The Bluebirds return to Sky Bet Championship action as they host the Owls on Saturday afternoon.
The fixture will take place on March 29th, with a kick off time of 3pm. Secure your seat now!
OPPOSITION FOCUS | DANNY RÖHL
Sheffield Wednesday’s manager is Danny Röhl, who was appointed to the role in October 2023
First stepping into a coaching role as an analyst at RB Leipzig in 2010, Röhl worked his way through the ranks of the German outfit until eventually becoming assistant manager six years later.
Later following Ralph Hasenhüttl to Premier League side Southampton in 2018, he continued to work as Assistant Manager for the Saints, before fulfilling the same role under Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich and subsequently the German national side.
The 35-year-old’s first leading managerial role came at his current club Sheffield Wednesday, when he was appointed in October 2023. In his first season in charge he managed to keep the Owls in the Sky Bet Championship with an impressive turnaround, having taken over with the side seven points from safety.
Since taking charge, he has a win percentage of 40.74% having won 33, drawn 15 and lost 33.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR
The visitors head into Saturday’s contest sat 12th on the Sky Bet Championship table.
The Owls have impressed on their travels this campaign, picking up 29 of their 51 points away from home, positioning them 5th in the division on away form.
However, Röhl’s side have struggled at the back this season, conceding 59 times, also 5th highest in the league.
Last time out, the Owls were defeated 1-0 in the Steel City derby. A 64th minute goal courtesy of Sheffield United striker Rhian Brewster secured all three points for the Blades.
STATZONE | CITY'S RECORD
Saturday will be the 77th time the two sides have met, with an even record heading into the weekend. Both sides have won 29 of the contests, while there have been 19 draws.
The first meeting between the clubs was back in December 1920, as City striker George West fired home to secure all three points for the Bluebirds in a 1-0 victory in front of 28,500 at Ninian Park.
City went on to gain promotion to the First Division that season, finishing level on points with Birmingham City.
Last time the two sides met at Cardiff City Stadium was the start of the 2023/24 campaign. Goals from Ike Ugbo and Ryan Wintle were enough to defeat the visitors 2-1 and gain a valuable three points.
CLUB CONNECTION | GLENN LOOVENS
Dutch centre-back Glenn Loovens initially joined the Bluebirds in 2005 on loan from Feyenoord before making the move permanent the following campaign.
The popular defender was am important part of the 2008 FA Cup Final squad and went on to make 114 appearances in the Welsh capital.
Following his departure from the Bluebirds, Loovens had spells at Celtic and Zaragoza before joining Sheffield Wednesday in 2013.
He went on to become club captain of the Owls during his five-year spell there and made well over 100 appearances in Yorkshire, proving to be a key player at both sides.