Meet the opposition | Sheffield Wednesday
As Swansea City get set to make the journey to Hillsborough, we take a closer look at Sheffield Wednesday.
What's their story?
Wednesday are in their first season back in the Championship after being promoted to the second tier in dramatic fashion at the end of last season.
The Owls overcame a four-goal deficit to progress on penalties from their semi-final against Peterborough, before Josh Windass' goal late in stoppage time saw them beat Michael Duff's Barnsley team in the final.
Having been a top-flight mainstay for a number of years, they came close to returning to the Premier League twice under former Swans boss Carlos Carvalhal – in 2016 and 2017.
It is now 22 years since the Owls last appeared in the top-flight, and over 30 years since their only major trophy – the 1991 League Cup. They went on to reach the FA Cup and League Cup finals two years later, losing both to Arsenal.
How's their form?
Improving. The Owls had been enduring a torrid time back in the Championship, but they are enjoying a late-season revival that has raised hopes of them beating the drop and an immediate return to the third tier.
Wednesday have won five of their last eight Championship games, with three of those wins coming on home turf.
However, they have most recently suffered back-to-back defeats against Leeds United and Ipswich Town; losing 6-0 to the Tractor Boys.
Who's the gaffer?
Danny Rohl. The German took charge of the Owls following the departure of Xisco Munoz earlier this season, and became the youngest manager in the EFL at the age of just 34.
His appointment at Hillsborough marked his first stint in charge of a team at senior level, but the former defender had held previous roles RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich and the German national team.
During his playing career, Rohl played in the German lower leagues for FSV Zwickau, FC Sachsen Leipzig II and FC Eilenburg.
Who's the captain?
Barry Bannan. The Scot was given the armband at the start of the 2020-21 season, replacing Tom Lees as skipper.
The experienced midfielder has racked up over 350 appearances for the Owls during over seven years at Hillsborough.
The winner of 27 Scotland caps, Bannan has been a integral part of the Owls team throughout his time at Hillsborough, bringing a bustling energy and the ability to create or score a goal out of nothing.
The 33-year-old, who started out at Aston Villa, has also played for Derby, Blackpool, Leeds, Crystal Palace and Bolton during his career.
Who are the key men?
Ike Ugbo. The striker joined the Owls on loan from Cardiff in January and his goals have played a big part in their revival.
The Canadian has six goals in 11 appearances for the south Yorkshire club, having had previous spells with Chelsea, Barnsley, MK Dons, Scunthorpe,Cercle Bruges, Genk and Troyes.
Experienced defender Marvin Johnson has been another to perform strongly in Wednesday's fight to beat the drop.
He has three goals to his name, and leads the way in assists for the Owls with four to his name.
Johnson has over 400 league appearances to his name across stints with Kidderminster, Motherwell, Oxford United, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United.
Manchester United youth product Di'Shon Bernard joined on a permanent deal from the Red Devils last summer and has been a regular starter for much of the season.
The Jamaica international defender had loan spells with Salford, Hull City and Portsmouth before moving to Hillsborough.