“May just be a step too far” – Can Sheffield Wednesday now be considered automatic promotion contenders? The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Securing a seventh League One victory in eight games, Sheffield Wednesday have managed to enter the play-off positions. 

Darren Moore’s side ran out as 5-2 winners last night against Burton Albion, with the Owls yet again putting in a great performance against quite a strong third-tier outfit.

Scoring 10 goals in their last three games, Wednesday are starting to really improve their goal difference, with these kind of fine margins often proving pivotal.

The Owls are now eight points from Wigan Athletic in second place and will be looking to chase down the Latics as the season enter its concluding stages.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Sheffield Wednesday’s chances of securing automatic promotion this season…

Marcus Ally 

Yes, why not?

Wigan Athletic will stutter at some stage again and when that comes, Wednesday must ensure they are in a position to pounce.

Milton Keynes Dons are the most likely candidates to climb into second place if the Latics do fall out of the top two, but considering the form Darren Moore’s men have been on, realistically since October, there is no reason why they cannot push up into the conversation.

Wigan have been grinding out results less convincingly than earlier on in the season, and they should have enough of a cushion to cling on to second, but with teams fighting for their lives at the bottom that is easier said than done and Wednesday are in great shape to continue their upward trajectory for another 12 games at least.

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