Wednesday missed out on promotion to the Championship last season as they fell in the play-off semifinals to Sunderland, but with a host of new signings and a renewed optimism at Hillsborough, they’ll be eyeing the automatic places this time around.
Darren Moore has been working hard since that night at Hillsborough when their promotion hopes were ended, and has so far brought in five new players to add to his ranks – now, with the fixtures being released this week, the odds on promotion have changed once again, and it’s looking quite good for Wednesdayites.
Here’s how the bookies rate Wednesday’s chances next season, compared to the other big guns in League One – and the pack that will be chasing behind them.
Skybet odds correct as of June 24.
1. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: A general view inside the stadium ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City at Hillsborough Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Sheffield Wednesday are hopeful of gaining promotion this season - but what do the bookies think? (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
2. Cambridge United - 40/1
Cambridge finished comfortable in mid-table last season but the bookies aren't expecting a promotion challenge this time around. You can get 40/1 on them going up Photo: Julian Finney
3. Morecambe - 40/1
After finishing in 19th place in the table last season bookies think it'll be down at the other end of the table that Morecambe will be residing. They too are 40/1 for promotion Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. Fleetwood Town - 33/1
Fleetwood narrowly avoided relegation last season and unsurprisingly they aren't expected to be troubling the top end of the table. The Cod Army are 33/1 to be promoted Photo: Lewis Storey