Five things to watch in EFL: High-flying Sheffield Wednesday and boing-ing West Brom

EFL matchweek looks at several storylines starting with Sheffield Wednesday, managed by Julien Stephan. Wednesday finished last season 15th after taking only 11 points from their final 13 games, including eight defeats, but a summer overhaul has given momentum despite a growing injury list. The article notes pressure in the Championship and League One/season context: it recalls John Eustace’s past at Birmingham, his dismissal by new American owners, and his later work at Blackburn and Derby. Wednesday’s winless start includes a 1-0 home loss to 10-man West Brom in a run of poor results. Saturday’s focus shifts to Eustace welcoming his former club to Pride Park, with scrutiny on Chris Davies at Birmingham amid expectations after his side’s record-breaking promotion and an underwhelming start.