Sheffield Wednesday's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Bolton Wanderers has left the Owls disappointed, with Bolton boss Steven Schumacher admitting Xav Simons' red card was a pivotal moment. The final 2025 table saw Sheffield Wednesday finish 24th in the Championship, with 0 points from 46 games, recent form WLLDD. This season, the team has scored 29 goals and conceded 89, a -60 goal difference. They are 95 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. Next, they face AFC Wimbledon away on January 16, 2027.
What happened?
Sheffield Wednesday's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Bolton Wanderers was a result of Xav Simons' red card, which Bolton boss Steven Schumacher admitted was a pivotal moment. The red card was given for lashing out at Harry Gray after the Wednesday attacker had pulled his shirt.
Why it matters for Sheffield Wednesday
The Carabao Cup exit is a disappointment for Sheffield Wednesday, who were looking to make a strong start to the season. The team's performance was affected by the red card, which gave Bolton the opportunity to take the lead.
What comes next?
Sheffield Wednesday will now focus on their league campaign, where they are 95 points behind leaders Coventry. They face AFC Wimbledon away on January 16, 2027, and will be looking to bounce back from their Carabao Cup exit.
