Sheffield Wednesday’s potential derby opponents revealed in FA Youth Cup update

The Owls take on Hemel Hempstead in the third round of the prestigious youth competition this weekend, a fixture that was meant to take place over the weekend before it was postponed due to the inclement weather in the area.

Andy Sharp’s side will now battle it out at Hillsborough in a few days’ time for a spot in the fourth round of the competition, where either Reading or a South Yorkshire derby with Rotherham United awaits.

An update from the club on Tuesday read, “The Owls Under-18s will face Hemel Hempstead in the third round of the FA Youth Cup on Sunday 17 December. The game will take place at Hillsborough with kick off at 3:00pm.

“The cup-tie, originally scheduled for last Saturday, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch… The winners of this S6 clash will host either Reading or Rotherham in the fourth round.”

Wednesday’s youngsters won four games in the competition last season, with a certain Bailey Cadamarteri getting in amongst the goals, however join at a later date in 2023/24 following the senior team’s promotion into the Championship.

In 2022/23 they were knocked out by Cambridge United ahead of the quarter finals, and the new group of U18s will be eager to put together a run of their own this time around as they look to show what they can do on the national stage.