Sheffield Wednesday were left aggrieved after Sunderland’s opening goal in their 2-1 defeat at Hillsborough, with referee Will Finnie allowing Eliezer Mayenda’s controversial strike to stand despite a handball in the build-up.

Sheffield Wednesday host fourth placed Sunderland on Friday (20:00 GMT) as both teams look for a first win in three league games that will strengthen their position on the Championship table - here are the stats.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield Wednesday face Sunderland 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.

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl has revealed that his side may be missing several players through injury when they face Sunderland on Friday night. The Owls will be looking to right the wrongs of their 4-0 defeat to Burnley last weekend when they welcome the Black Cats to Hillsborough on Friday.