Sheffield Wednesday announce fifth pre-season friendly with behind-closed-doors clash on Portugal trip

Sheffield Wednesday have announced their fifth pre-season friendly of the summer with a behind-closed-doors clash with Bournemouth. The Owls, beaten by Sunderland in the League One play-offs last season, will face Premier League outfit Bournemouth during their pre-season trip to Portugal, with the game taking place on Friday, 15 July.

The Cherries are the fifth warm-up fixture Wednesday have confirmed this month. They will also travel to non-league Alfreton Town, League Two side Harrogate Town, La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano and recently crowned League One champions Wigan Athletic as part of their preparations for the 2022/23 season.

Darren Moore's troops will jet out to Portugal for a warm-weather training camp following their trip to Harrogate and it will be the first time the Owls have travelled overseas for a training camp since the coronavirus pandemic. They will return to South Yorkshire following the conclusion of their match against Scott Parker's side.

Wednesday face Portsmouth in their League One curtain-raiser on Saturday, July 30.

July 2 - Alfreton (A)

July 8 - Harrogate Town (A)

July 15: Bournemouth (Portugal training camp)

July 20 – Rayo Vallecano (H)

July 23 - Wigan Athletic (A)