Gary Monk has made an excellent start to his Sheffield Wednesday career, but will have been disappointed that his side didn't hold on for all three points in their 1-1 draw against Cardiff on Friday.

Wednesday led for the majority of the match after German centre back Julian Borner volleyed in the opener after just 19 minutes.

Monk's side dominated the first half, but Cardiff played their way back into the game and had the better chances in the second half and finally equalised with just three minutes left when Lee Tomlin curled in his free kick to earn a point for the Bluebirds.

Despite the draw, Sheffield Wednesday have been in good form of late, winning three and drawing two of their last seven matches in the Championship.

Their good form has seen them keep chase with the top-six and Monk will be looking to keep the pressure on as his side host Stoke this evening.

Stoke have won their last two fixtures and produced an impressive display in their 2-0 win against Fulham on Saturday, so they will be looking to gain some momentum against a hard to beat Wednesday side.

Here are two changes Monk should make in Sheffield Wednesday's next fixture.

Start Jacob Murphy instead of Adam Reach

Adam Reach played well in the draw with Cardiff on Friday and worked hard for the team, but he is a more conservative option than out and out winger Jacob Murphy.

Stoke have struggled defensively this season so Monk may be tempted to let Jacob Murphy lose on the right wing and put Stoke's defence under pressure with his direct dribbling and crossing which could cause a few problems.

This would provide a more attacking option as opposed to Reach who likes to hold up the ball and is suited to a less direct style of play.

Start Cameron Dawson

Keiren Westwood was set to start in goal for the Owls on Friday night but sustained an ankle injury during the warm up.

This injury will most likely result in only a third start of the season for 24 year old goalkeeper Cameron Dawson who made two appearances for Wednesday in the EFL Cup earlier in the season.

He put in two good performances in this competition, keeping clean sheets against both Rotherham and Everton.

The deputy keeper hardly put a foot wrong in the game against Cardiff and looked comfortable for the team when called upon, making three good saves and claiming the ball well on occasion.