Posted on 28th October 2025
Sheffield Wednesday fans rally around club
Sheffield Wednesday fell into administration at the end of last week and the club’s supporters have been praised for their response.
Since news of administration broke last Friday, Wednesday fans have poured thousands into the club’s coffers to help fund the day-to-day running of the club and attract future buyers who may take over from the administrators.
The end of Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership saw celebratory scenes at Hillsborough at the weekend and queues outside the club shop.
In a statement released on Sunday, the club’s joint administrator Kris Wigfield said: “Saturday marked our first match since entering administration — and while the result wasn’t what any of us wanted, what happened off the pitch was nothing short of remarkable.
“Since the announcement, over £200,000 has been spent in the club shop, and we sold 9,000 tickets for the match in just 24 hours. The kiosks were packed with fans buying food and beer, and every bit of that support matters more than you can imagine.
“We came into this situation with only 24 hours to prepare for the weekend and very little cash available, but your response has been overwhelming. You’ve given us hope — and a fighting chance. Our job now is to keep that momentum going.”
🔵⚪️ Morning Owls 🦉
After the unbelievable sacrifices made by so many, we continue to return home. Let’s fill Hillsborough for the Norwich fixture on Wednesday 5th November and show what Sheffield Wednesday truly is – togetherness, pride and passion.
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— Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust (@SWFCTrust) October 27, 2025
As they entered administration Wednesday were given a 12 point deduction by the EFL meaning they are now 16 points adrift of safety and likely to be relegated to League One. Despite this, the administrators said they have four to five potentially interested buyers.
Sheffield Wednesday fan group Rainbow Owls said: “We are ultimately hopeful that the appointment of Begbies Traynor as administrators of SWFC will represent a turning point for our beloved club, and the beginning of a new and more positive era.
“Thank you to everybody in the Sheffield Wednesday family who has backed vital fan-led campaigns, namely those from the SWFC Supporters’ Trust, to ensure that further change comes sooner than later.”
