Sheffield Wednesday F.C.

association football club in Sheffield, England

Sheffield Wednesday F.C. is an English football club. They are based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They play their home matches at a stadium called Hillsborough Stadium. They originally played at a stadium called Olive Grove Stadium and were called The Wednesday.

Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Full nameSheffield Wednesday Football Club
Nickname(s)The Owls
Founded1867
GroundHillsborough Stadium
Sheffield
Capacity39,814
ChairmanDejphon Chansiri
ManagerCarlos Carvalhal
LeagueLeague Championship
2012/13League Championship, 18th

The club plays in the English Football League Championship.

Fans of Sheffield Wednesday are referred to as Owls. The team's symbol is an owl.

Name change

  • 1867-1929 The Wednesday C.C./F.C.
  • 1929-present Sheffield Wednesday F.C.

League position change

Season League Position
2000/01 First Division 17th
2001/02 First Division 20th
2002/03 First Division 22nd
2003/04 Second Division 16th
2004/05 League One 5th
2005/06 League Championship 18th
2006/07 League Championship 9th
2007/08 League Championship 16th
2008/09 League Championship 12th

Former position change


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