Protest planned for first Sheffield Wednesday home game today

It's after a controversial summer at Hillsborough .

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 15th Aug 2025

A week on from their successful protest at Leicester - Sheffield Wednesday fans are doing similar again today.

It follows a controversial summer at Hillsborough, with a whole host of issues. Staff and players weren't paid on time by the owner, the North Stand was deemed unsafe and transfer embargoes.

Supporters going to the Owls' first home game of the season against Stoke are being asked to take part in a whistle protest.

It's been organised by the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust:

The group said in a statement:

Funeral Procession – March Through Hillsborough Park

"Theme: A symbolic funeral for our club - a coffin will be carried at the front of the march.

"Dress code: Black and gold – our protest colours.

"Bring: banners, flags, and pyro.

"Guest speakers: Sheffield MPs and other voices fighting for our club.

"Route: Through Hillsborough Park."

Whistle Protest Inside the Ground - Trust Position

"The Trust is aware that supporters are organising a whistle protest. While this has not been arranged by the Trust, we recognise that many fans are feeling angry at this time, and we fully respect the right to protest — provided it is done safely and within the law.

"If you choose to take part, please limit whistle use to the first five minutes of the game

"This will ensure the protest is clearly seen and heard, while avoiding disruption — such as match abandonment — that could lead to the club being punished.

"After this, we encourage everyone to get behind the team and give our players 100% support for the remainder of the match.

"The club have contacted us about this and are aware of our position. As a reminder, the Trust currently strongly opposes any attempt to enter the field of play and urges all supporters not to do so under any circumstances."

Chairman Dejphon Chansiri has previously said he is trying to sell the club.

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