Sheffield Wednesday haven’t scored in any of their last four games against Leeds (D1 L3), losing each of the last three. They last lost four in a row against their Yorkshire rivals between November 1998 and April 2000.
Though this is the 104^th meeting between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds, it’s the first ever in the League Cup. In cup competitions, it’s the first since 1968-69 when Leeds won 3-1 in an FA Cup third round replay, eventually lifting the top-flight title that season.
Five of Sheffield Wednesday’s last eight League Cup ties have gone to penalties, including their first round game against Bolton this season. After a 3-3 stalemate they won 4-2 on penalties
Leeds have been eliminated in their last three away League Cup ties, last progressing in the third round in 2021-22 against Fulham. After a 0-0 draw, Leeds won 6-5 on penalties.

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