Possible fitness boost for Owls

Last updated : 16 August 2013 By C. Morris

Sheffield Wednesday travel to Elland Road for a lunch time kick-off in front of the Sky TV cameras on Saturday, looking to make it third time lucky in the Championship this season. Dave Jones' side have lost their opening two league games and will be eager to end that run in the Yorkshire derby.

Wednesday could be boosted by the possible return of full-backs Lewis Buxton and Reda Johnson. The pair are yet to make an appearance this season but have returned to training and may be included in the squad. Midfielder Giles Coke could also be in line to make a timely return from injury.

Winger Jermaine Johnson remains sidelined due to suspension following his red card in the League Cup defeat at Rotherham and striker Gary Madine will not be involved until his court case next month is resolved.

Leeds are have picked up 4 points from their two league games and have progressed in the League Cup. Former Owls striker Luke Varney is expected to be in the Leeds squad and El Hadj Diouf could make the squad for the first time this season.

The two teams played out a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough last season with Leeds winning 2-1 at Elland Road in April. The Owls have won just two of their last ten matches against the West Yorkshire side.