Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolverhampton Wanderers. Carabao Cup Second Round.
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Tuesday 28 August 2018 11:46, UK
Sheffield Wednesday teenager Fraser Preston is back in contention for the home Carabao Cup tie against Wolves on Tuesday.
Midfielder Preston made his full debut in last Wednesday's home win against Millwall, but played no part in Saturday's victory over Ipswich. It remains to be seen whether Steven Fletcher returns to the starting line-up as he continues to work his way back to peak fitness following a long-term knee injury.
Gary Hooper, sidelined since Boxing Day due to a hip problem, will not be rushed back despite returning to full training, while fellow striker Sam Winnall (knee) and midfielder Kieran Lee (hip) remain sidelined after long-term injury.
Wolves are likely to make changes as they look for their first win of the season. The Premier League newboys have impressed back in the top flight despite their winless start and could give record signing Adama Traore a full debut.
John Ruddy, Danny Batth, Kortney Hause and Morgan Gibbs-White could all be handed a start. Ivan Cavaleiro (back) remains a doubt for boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Sheffield Wednesday have won just three of their last 30 matches against Wolves in all competitions (D14 L13).
Wolves last faced Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup in 1976-77, losing 2-1 at Molineux in the second round.
Sheffield Wednesday have won their last two home League Cup matches against Premier League opponents, winning 1-0 against Fulham in August 2012 and 3-0 against Arsenal in October 2015.
Wolves have progressed from their last seven League Cup second round ties, doing so in each of the last three seasons.
Sheffield Wednesday have progressed in each of their last nine League Cup ties at Hillsborough, since going out to Rotherham on penalties in August 2008.
