Sheffield Wednesday welcomed promotion-winning former player Jack Hunt back for a pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley. The occasion gave supporters a chance to see a familiar figure connected with the club’s recent promotion success, while the match also formed part of the Owls’ preparation for the new campaign.

Hunt was a member of Wednesday’s 2023 promotion-winning side and returned to Hillsborough in an opposition capacity. The friendly provided an opportunity for the team to build fitness and assess players, with team news focusing on the selection available for the fixture.