Former Wigan Athletic midfielder Callum McManaman enters the fray against his old club, coming on for Owls scorer Ross Wallace. Presumably an injury? 

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Wigan, the lowest scorers in the Championship, finally look a threat.

And it takes a brave save from Owls keeper Keiren Westwood to deny Sam Morsy as he comes off his line at the near post.

It's at a cost as Westwood gets extended treatment having been caught painfully by Morsy's outstretched boot. But, eventually, the Wednesday keeper is okay to continue, although he is clearly still wincing as he comes out to claim a high ball.

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Back under way at the DW Stadium

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As ever, there's a busy programme in the EFL on Saturday and we'll be bringing you our regular text service from 14:00 GMT.

Here's what we've got to look forward to in the Championship (15:00 GMT unless stated), with Derby's trip to Newcastle the stand-out fixture:

• Barnsley v Preston
• Birmingham v Fulham
• Blackburn v QPR
• Bristol City v Rotherham
• Burton v Wolves
• Cardiff v Norwich
• Ipswich v Reading
• Newcastle v Derby
• Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)

Away from the action, there's been a couple of significant stories off the pitch in the Championship.

Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino's 18-month ban from football has been reduced to a year after a successful appeal against the decision.

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Meanwhile, Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has reassured supporters he will remain at St James' Park to maintain the bid for an immediate Premier League return.

Benitez was frustrated after Wednesday's 2-2 draw with QPR and the lack of January additions to the squad for the second half of the season, and it was reported that the Spaniard's future was uncertain.

But Benitez told BBC Newcastle: "I will not leave, I will not quit."

Thursday night football in England doesn't sit right with some.

But fans of Huddersfield Town weren't complaining after they deservedly beat Championship leaders Brighton 3-1 yesterday to bolster their own play-off hopes.

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First-half goals from Tommy Smith, Nahki Wells and Elias Kachunga were enough to down the Seagulls, who had levelled at 1-1 through Tomer Hemed before having Lewis Dunk sent off midway through the second half.

The win gave the fifth-placed Terriers a six-point buffer over both Derby and Sheffield Wednesday in the race for a top-six finish.

You can relive the action by reading Phil Cartwright's match report.

While the players are off for half-time, let's take a look at some other stories from around the Championship.

BBC Radio Sheffield's sport editor Andy Giddings sums up the first half succinctly.

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It was a very quiet opening half hour at the DW Stadium. But Sheffield Wednesday's goal on the stroke of half-time was probably just reward for their improved showing in that final quarter hour prior to the break.

They are now on course to go back into the Championship's top six, ahead of Derby County.

Ross Wallace's scrappy goal remains one of only two efforts on target, however. And you'd think that, with Wigan Athletic's need for points at the other end of the table, it has to get better in the second half.

Adam Reach's shot is deflected wide as Wednesday win their second corner in quick succession. Then a Fernando Forestieri cross helps win a third corner, rapidly followed by a fourth. Pressure building! 

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A plaintive cry of the old Kop favourite "Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack" from the visiting Wednesday fans. But, all to no avail, as another mildly promising situation comes to nothing.

Finally, just before the half hour mark, a shot. Hurrah!!!

All right, it wasn't a very good one, from Wigan's Sam Morsy, right-footed, from 25 yards.

But the stats will have it down as a 'shot on target' as Owls keeper Keiren Westwood still had to save it, but it was straight at him.

Another Wednesday cross, this time from Barry Bannan, fails to reach Jordan Rhodes.

Maybe we should start to wonder whether this referee is a jinx on away teams in the Championship.

This is Mr Martin's 18th Championship game this term and he's only whistled so far for nine away goals.

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David Jones must have been close to a booking for that tackle on Michael Jacobs. It was his second strong challenge in quick succession and he gets away with a quiet word from Mr Martin. 

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As can so often happen on nights like this, watching games like this, which are yet to catch fire, your mind wanders. And, for those of a certain age, the two strips are a talking point. 

Any stranger switching on late would be forgiven for thinking Wednesday are at home, as Wigan's strip seems a classic match to the kit worn by the Owls in the early 1980s.

As for what Wednesday look like in their away kit...

Not much action to tell you about bar one neat give-and-go from Will Grigg which came to nothing.

It has been a pretty quiet opening so far. The only mildly comic highlight was seeing Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan get away with pulling back Wigan's Sam Morsy by the shorts.

Matt Garner: With Wigan's new signings I'd bet on them staying up. #wishwehadbogle, external

Karl: Keeping tabs with you at work here in Guernsey. Rhodes is a great addition if, and only if, he recreates his Huddersfield form.

Good to have you on board, Karl.

First attempt by Wednesday to supply Jordan Rhodes with chances does not got to plan. Adam Reach goes down the left to put in an early cross but it is way too high.