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    Sheffield Wednesday F.C. - Wikipedia

    • Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is a professional association football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. They compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system. Formed in 1867 as an offshoot of The Wednesday Cricket Club (itself formed in 1820), they were known as The Wednesday Football Club u… See more

    History

    Although no contemporary evidence has been found to support the claim, it is commonly believed that … See more

    Nickname, kits, crest and traditions

    In their early years, the club was nicknamed The Blades, a term used for any sporting team from the city of Sheffield, famous the world over for its cutlery and knives. That nickname has been retained by Wednes… See more

    Founded4 September 1867 as The Wednesday
    OwnerDejphon Chansiri
    ManagerDanny Röhl
    LeagueEFL Championship
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    Stadium

    Originally, Wednesday played matches at Highfield, but moved several times before adopting a permanent ground. Other locations included Myrtle Road, Heeley and Hunter's Bar. Major matches were played at … See more

    Supporters

    The club's move to Owlerton in 1899 was a risky one, as it moved the club several miles away from the city centre, but its loyal followers continued to make the journey to the new ground, and the club has been one of the best … See more

    Rivalry

    Sheffield Wednesday's main rivals are city neighbours Sheffield United. Matches between these two clubs are nicknamed Steel City derbies, so called because of the steel industry for which the city is famous.
    United wer… See more

    Former players and managers

    A list of former players can be found at List of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players.
    Only managers with over 200 games in charge are included. For the complete list see List of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. managers… See more

    Records and statistics

    Wednesday's biggest recorded win was a 12–0 home victory over Halliwell in the first round of the FA Cup on 18 January 1891. The biggest league win was a 9–1 victory at home to Birmingham in the First Division on 13 Decemb… See more

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