The Clarets were stopped in their tracks by Preston North End in a feisty Lancashire derby at the weekend as they were held to a 0-0 draw.
While Scott Parker’s side are now unbeaten in 22 games in league and cup, and remarkably haven’t conceded a goal in 1,000 minutes of football, they still lost further ground in the race to finish in the top two.
Burnley face an Owls side in front of the Sky Sports cameras who sit ninth in the Championship table, three points adrift of the play-offs. Danny Rohl’s side were beaten 2-1 at home to Coventry City last time out.
Parker has Josh Brownhill back available after the midfielder made his return from a four-game absence at the weekend.
The likes of Enock Agyei and Nathan Redmond are also back fit, although they didn’t feature at Deepdale.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Friday night’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
5. Barry Bannan (Sheff Wed) - doubt
The experienced midfielder will need to be assessed despite playing 90 minutes on his return from injury at the weekend. Photo: Molly Darlington
6. Di’Shon Bernard (Sheff Wed) - out
Facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during the recent defeat to West Brom. Photo: Jess Hornby
7. Akin Famewo (Sheff Wed) - out
The centre-back isn’t expected back until March at the earliest after suffering a serious muscle injury back in October. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
8. Dominic Iorfa (Sheff Wed) - out
The defender is another long-term absentee after also picking up a serious muscle injury in January. Photo: Molly Darlington