Sheffield Wednesday vs Accrington ST: match summary, form and prediction
There is barely anything between Sheffield Wednesday and Accrington ST on our numbers. Form trajectory, a side-by-side comparison, the head-to-head record and where the model does — and does not — commit.
The fixture at a glance
Sheffield Wednesday face Accrington ST on 10 November 2026 at Hillsborough, Sheffield. Sheffield Wednesday are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 40%. This group north 1 fixture in EFL Trophy is listed as Sheffield Wednesday - Accrington ST. Kick-off is 19:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Sheffield Wednesday: they come in on two successive draws, following one win and two defeats before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. It leaves them winless in four. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (7 scored and 6 conceded in seven matches, 1.0 and 0.86 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Accrington ST: they come in on the back of a draw, following two wins and two draws before that. That is two wins, three draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 9 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (13 scored and 9 conceded in six matches, 2.17 and 1.5 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Sheffield Wednesday | Accrington ST |
|---|---|---|
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DDLLW | DWDWD |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 7 / 6 | 10 / 3 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 7 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.0 / 0.86 | 2.17 / 1.5 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.71 | 1.33 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 40% | 40% |
What stands out
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.20, over 2.5 goals at 61% and both teams to score at 62%.
- First goal: Leans Accrington ST's way at 49%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model does not commit. Sheffield Wednesday is the nominal pick at 40%, but the three results sit close to even. Accrington ST's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Sheffield Wednesday's way, especially at Hillsborough.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Sheffield Wednesday or Accrington ST?
Sheffield Wednesday, with an implied win probability of roughly 40%. The full split is 40% Sheffield Wednesday, 20% the draw and 40% Accrington ST.
When and where is Sheffield Wednesday vs Accrington ST being played?
10 November 2026 at Hillsborough, Sheffield, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Have Sheffield Wednesday and Accrington ST met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Sheffield Wednesday and Accrington ST?
Sheffield Wednesday have taken 5 points from their last five (DDLLW), Accrington ST 9 from theirs (DWDWD). Most recently Sheffield Wednesday took a 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool and Accrington ST a 1-1 draw at home to Northampton.
How many goals are expected in Sheffield Wednesday vs Accrington ST?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.20 — 0.80 for Sheffield Wednesday and 2.40 for Accrington ST. It rates over 2.5 goals at 61%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 62%, so its call is yes.