The Owls take on Chesterfield at Hillsborough on Saturday, in the first of two derby games in a row for Gary Megson's team.
Wednesday fans will be especially keeping an eye on the return of three familiar faces to S6. Ex-Owls midfield legend John Sheridan returns to Hillsborough and will, as always, get a good reception from the home crowd. The other two faces might not get such a rousing reception - former Chairman Dave Allen was always a controversial figure at Wednesday during his time there, despite his love for the club and the amounts of cash he injected into it.
The other name is former Owls striker Leon Clarke, who scored on his final appearance for Wednesday in their final-day relegation battle with Crystal Palace in 2010. Clarke is currently on loan from Paolo Di Canio's Swindon Town side, and has managed to notch five goals in his short time with The Spireites.
Spireites loan man Leon Clarke pictured scoring for The Owls in his last game at Hillsborough.
This could prove a potential banana skin tie for Wednesday, who will have one eye on the game against Sheffiled United at Bramall Lane next Sunday in the first Steel City derby of the season. But with an unbeaten record at home this season, Gary Megson's side should be favourites to continue their run and pick up the three points.
Rotherham United vs. Burton Albion @ Don Valley Stadium
The Miller's entertain Paul Peschisolido's Burton Albion at the Don Valley Stadium on Saturday and will be looking to bounce back after a poor run of recent results. The latest of which, was a harsh 2-1 home defeat at the hands of local rivals, Sheffield United in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
Andy Scott will be looking for a positive response after back-to-back league defeats.
Rotherham boss Andy Scott will be fully aware of the potential dangers posed by Burton Albion, who currently sit in 10th place in the league, just one point behind Rotherham in 8th, but will also see this fixture as a chance to distance themselves from the likes of Burton and climb back into the play-off places in League Two.
One danger is the form of League Two's top goalscorer, Justin Richards, The pacey forward already has eight goals to his name this season and poses a real threat up-front for The Millers defence.
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