Sheffield Wednesday has opened applications for its new Fan Advisory Board, inviting recognised supporter groups to apply before the deadline on Friday, 18 September. The Championship club confirmed the board will be created in partnership with the Football Supporter Association, giving fans a formal channel to raise issues directly with club officials.
Why the club wants this
Sheffield Wednesday said, "Applications are now open for recognised supporter groups wishing to serve on the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB)." The Owls want the board to reflect the breadth and diversity of the fanbase, rather than represent a single section of supporters.
Groups that put themselves forward must show a strong connection to Sheffield Wednesday supporters and a willingness to represent members' views fairly. The club also wants applicants ready to engage regularly with fans and club representatives, and to take part in open, respectful dialogue.
How the board will work
Once appointed, members of the Fan Advisory Board will meet on a quarterly basis and keep up ongoing contact with both supporters and club staff between sessions. Sheffield Wednesday framed the initiative as part of a wider push to strengthen supporter engagement and give fans a structured, meaningful voice in how the club is run.
The timing follows a difficult run for the team on the pitch. Wednesday sit 24th in the Championship after finishing the 2025 season on minus four points from a 1-11-30 record across 42 games, though results have picked up lately with three wins in the last five matches. The Owls drew 0-0 with Wigan on 12 September, having beaten Peterborough 2-1 away on 5 September and Wycombe 2-1 on 1 September.
Supporters can track how those results shape the table through the club's standings page, while the fixture list for the coming weeks is available on the fixtures page. Anyone wanting a fuller breakdown of recent numbers, including the 25 goals scored and 82 conceded this season, can check the stats page.
Recognised groups interested in applying have until Friday, 18 September to put their names forward before Sheffield Wednesday and the Football Supporter Association begin selecting the board's first members.
