Sheffield Wednesday begin their League One campaign this weekend after a brutal Championship season that saw them finish 24th with just 2 wins from 46 games. The Owls face Preston at home on July 18, 2026, looking to rebuild after conceding 89 goals and scoring only 29 last term.
The 2025-26 Championship campaign was a nightmare for Sheffield Wednesday, who finished bottom with a -60 goal difference. Their last result, a 3-0 home loss to West Brom on July 11, 2026, capped a dismal season where they won just 2 games all year. The 95-point gap to leaders Coventry highlights just how far they've fallen.
Why League One could be a fresh start
Despite the drop, Alex Miller sees positives in the lower division's unique atmosphere. The Owls will face varied opponents from Leicester City to Bromley, with a Boxing Day trip to Burton among the highlights. The league's unpredictability offers a chance to rebuild away from the Championship's pressures.
With their first game against 14th-placed Preston on July 18, 2026, Sheffield Wednesday have a chance to start fresh. The club's recent form shows just 1 win in their last 4 games, but a new season brings hope. As Miller notes, the 'proper football' of League One - with its Bovril, floodlights and away days - might just be what the Owls need to rediscover their identity.
