Owls and Blades set for TV date

Last updated : 02 July 2009 By C. Morris

Sheffield Wednesday's trip to Bramall Lane for the opening derby encounter of the 2009/10 season has been moved to accommodate television cameras.

The Owls will be looking to continue their fine recent record against their city rivals in front of a Sky Sports audience on Friday 18th September at 7.45pm.

Wednesday recorded a league double over the Blades with a 2-1 victory at Bramall Lane in February and have not lost any of the last four the steel city clashes.

Owls fans will not have fond memories of the last time the two teams clashed on a Friday night however as Wednesday were beaten 3-1 by their hosts despite taking a second half lead in a season that ultimately resulted in relegation.