SWFC News: Mammoth detail confirmed as Sheffield Wednesday get set for Stoke test – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday were preparing to face Stoke City in Vienna as part of their pre-season programme. The friendly was intended to give head coach Henrik Pedersen a demanding assessment of his squad’s fitness, readiness and options before the new campaign.
The match was confirmed to be an unusually long 140-minute exercise, split into two 70-minute periods, allowing both sides to use extensive line-ups. Wednesday’s preparations were taking place during their European training camp, with the Stoke game providing a significant test rather than a standard competitive fixture.
- Wednesday faced Stoke in a 140-minute pre-season test.
- The match took place during their Vienna training camp.
- It offered extended minutes and selection opportunities.