Sheffield Wednesday's first home game of the season against Bradford City has been rescheduled from Saturday, August 22 to Thursday, August 20, with an 8pm kick-off for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Football.

What happened?

The decision has been met with anger from fans of both teams, who have expressed difficulties with attending the game on a weekday evening, citing work commitments and travel issues.

Sheffield Wednesday Trust has issued a statement criticizing the move, stating that it will impact families with young children and supporters with work commitments, as well as traveling fans from Bradford.

Why it matters for Sheffield Wednesday

The change in schedule has sparked concerns among fans, who feel that the decision prioritizes TV broadcasting over the needs of match-going supporters, with one fan commenting that it has 'spoilt a day out in Sheffield'.

As of the current season, Sheffield Wednesday is ranked 24th in the Championship, with 0 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WLLDD, having won their last game 2-1 against West Brom on 2026-05-02.

What comes next?

The rearranged fixture will now take place on Thursday, August 20, with fans from both teams facing challenges in attending the game, including difficulties with public transport, as noted by Ben Hall, who commented that 'trains back look horrendous unless you leave a bit early'.

Sheffield Wednesday fans will be hoping that the team can build on their recent win and improve their standings in the Championship, which currently sees them 95 points behind leaders Coventry, with a goal difference of -60, having scored 29 goals and conceded 89 this season.