Sheffield Wednesday, founded in 1867, competes in Championship. Over the past 5 seasons, the club has played 190 league matches, recording 83 wins, 47 draws, and 60 losses, scoring 268 goals and conceding 236.
The club’s record signing is Jordan Rhodes (17/18), for a fee of € 11.7M; The record outgoing transfer is Darko Kovacevic (96/97), for € 8M.
The manager with the most matches in charge is Eric Taylor, who led the team in 277 games, achieving 80 wins, 57 draws, and 140 losses.
The team’s most frequent opponent is Everton, with a record of 37 wins, 39 draws, and 64 losses (197 goals for, 257 against). The next most frequent matchup is against Aston Villa, with a record of 53 wins, 17 draws, and 61 losses (201 goals for, 240 against).
Basic Club Information
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| Sheffield Wednesday | |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Home Stadium | Hillsborough (Capacity: 39,859) |
| Manager | Henrik Pedersen |
| Official Website | https://www.swfc.co.uk |
Sheffield Wednesday Seasonal League Performance Trends
A visual overview of Sheffield Wednesday’s seasonal performance indicators — points, goals scored, and goals conceded.
League Performance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | League Position | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 23위 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | −7 |
| 24/25 | 12위 | 58 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 60 | 69 | −9 |
| 23/24 | 20위 | 53 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 44 | 68 | −24 |
| 22/23 | 3위 | 96 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 81 | 37 | 44 |
| 21/22 | 4위 | 85 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 78 | 50 | 28 |
Major Titles and Honors
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EFL Cup: 1 times (Most recent title: 90/91)
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Community Shield: 1 times (Most recent title: 35/36)
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FA Cup: 3 times (Most recent title: 34/35)
Manager Records
| Manager | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eric Taylor | 277 | 80 | 57 | 140 | 28.9% |
| Trevor Francis | 203 | 81 | 63 | 59 | 39.9% |
| Howard Wilkinson | 197 | 78 | 55 | 64 | 39.6% |
| Billy Walker | 160 | 54 | 48 | 58 | 33.8% |
| Alan Brown | 156 | 55 | 39 | 62 | 35.3% |
Major Rivalries and Head-to-Head Records (Official League Matches)
| Opponent | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 37 | 39 | 64 | 197 | 257 | −60 | |
| 131 | 53 | 17 | 61 | 201 | 240 | −39 | |
| 131 | 43 | 31 | 57 | 169 | 206 | −37 | |
| 130 | 49 | 31 | 50 | 202 | 206 | −4 | |
| 124 | 33 | 35 | 56 | 163 | 212 | −49 |
Transfer Spending and Income (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Expenditure | Income | Net Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | € 0 | € 2.4M | -€ 2.4M |
| 24/25 | € 4.8M | € 400K | € 4.4M |
| 23/24 | € 1.3M | € 0 | € 1.3M |
| 22/23 | € 60K | € 0 | € 60K |
| 21/22 | € 0 | € 725K | -€ 725K |
A positive net spending (+) indicates higher expenditure than income.
Record Transfers (Incoming)
| Player | Season | Fee | From Club |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jordan Rhodes | 17/18 | € 11.7M | |
| Adam Reach | 16/17 | € 5.9M | |
 Benny Carbone | 96/97 | € 5.1M | |
 Gilles De Bilde | 99/00 | € 5M | |
 Darko Kovacevic | 95/96 | € 5M | Red Star |
Record Transfers (Outgoing)
| Player | Season | Fee | To Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darko Kovacevic | 96/97 | € 8M | |
 Lucas João | 19/20 | € 5.4M | Reading FC |
 Émerson Thome | 99/00 | € 4M | |
 Niclas Alexandersson | 00/01 | € 3.8M | |
 Madjid Bougherra | 06/07 | € 3.8M |
Home Match Attendance (Last 5 Seasons)
| Season | Matches | Total Attendance | Average Attendance | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 3 | 61,426 | 20,475 | -23.1% |
| 24/25 | 23 | 612,540 | 26,632 | -0.5% |
| 23/24 | 23 | 615,530 | 26,762 | +5.5% |
| 22/23 | 23 | 583,699 | 25,378 | +12.9% |
| 21/22 | 23 | 516,808 | 22,469 | - |
Sheffield Wednesday All-Time Record and Key Statistics
| Season | Pos | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Avg Att | Spend | Income | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25/26 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 20,475 | € 0 | € 2M 400K | -€ 2M 400K |
24/25 | 12 | 58 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 60 | 69 | -9 | 26,632 | € 4M 754K | € 400,000 | € 4M 354K |
23/24 | 20 | 53 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 44 | 68 | -24 | 26,762 | € 1M 300K | € 0 | € 1M 300K |
22/23 | 3 | 96 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 81 | 37 | 44 | 25,378 | € 60,000 | € 0 | € 60,000 |
21/22 | 4 | 85 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 78 | 50 | 28 | 22,469 | € 0 | € 725,000 | € −725,000 |
20/21 | 24 | 41 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 40 | 61 | -21 | 0 | € 1M 110K | € 0 | € 1M 110K |
19/20 | 16 | 56 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 58 | 66 | -8 | 18,573 | € 1M 100K | € 5M 400K | -€ 4M 300K |
18/19 | 12 | 64 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 60 | 62 | -2 | 24,669 | € 0 | € 1M 700K | -€ 1M 700K |
17/18 | 15 | 57 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 59 | 60 | -1 | 25,995 | € 15M 200K | € 0 | € 15M 200K |
16/17 | 4 | 81 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 60 | 45 | 15 | 27,129 | € 10M 895K | € 0 | € 10M 895K |
15/16 | 6 | 74 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 66 | 45 | 21 | 22,640 | € 15M 330K | € 1M 360K | € 13M 970K |
14/15 | 13 | 60 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 43 | 49 | -6 | 21,992 | € 2M 500K | € 1M 900K | € 600,000 |
13/14 | 16 | 53 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 63 | 65 | -2 | 21,238 | € 407,000 | € 0 | € 407,000 |
12/13 | 18 | 58 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 53 | 61 | -8 | 24,078 | € 1M 305K | € 300,000 | € 1M 5K |
09/10 | 22 | 47 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 49 | 69 | -20 | 23,179 | € 400,000 | € 210,000 | € 190,000 |
08/09 | 12 | 61 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 51 | 58 | -7 | 21,541 | € 100,000 | € 0 | € 100,000 |
07/08 | 16 | 55 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 54 | 55 | -1 | 21,418 | € 1M 285K | € 4M 870K | -€ 3M 585K |
06/07 | 9 | 71 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 70 | 66 | 4 | 23,638 | € 1M 590K | € 4M 229K | -€ 2M 639K |
05/06 | 19 | 52 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 39 | 52 | -13 | 24,853 | € 1M 335K | € 75,000 | € 1M 260K |
03/04 | 16 | 53 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48 | 64 | -16 | 22,336 | € 180,000 | € 15,000 | € 165,000 |
