Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 Sheffield Wednesday placed in administration

Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL.
The club's owner, Dejphon Chansiri, had previously sought to sell the club but was unable to find a suitable buyer. Administration will allow for an independent sale process and may attract new investors. Administrators Julian Pitts, Dan Jones and Matt Driver will take control of the club's finances and operations, aiming to stabilize the team and ensure its future viability. The 12-point deduction from this season's league table is likely to significantly impact Sheffield Wednesday's chances of staying in the Championship. The move into administration comes amid reports that Chansiri had been struggling to meet wage payments for players, staff, and other creditors. Fans have staged protests against the club's ownership throughout the season, calling for greater accountability from Chansiri. Sheffield Wednesday will now need to navigate a difficult period with reduced resources and increased financial pressure, potentially making it harder for the team to achieve its on-field goals. Administrators will conduct an independent sale process, seeking potential buyers who can stabilize the club's finances and ensure its long-term survival. This may involve cutting costs, selling assets, or attracting new investment. Sheffield Wednesday's relegation to League One in 2020-21 had already put pressure on Chansiri's leadership, and the subsequent six-point deduction for breaking spending rules further strained relations between the owner and fans. The club has been under EFL embargoes for various financial reasons this season, with wages not being paid on time for five of the past seven months. Despite efforts to stabilize the team under manager Danny Rohl, Sheffield Wednesday's poor form led to Darren Moore's departure by mutual consent in August 2023. Rohl left the club to join Rangers in July, and his assistant Henrik Pedersen took over as caretaker manager with a depleted squad due to financial constraints. The pressure on Chansiri has been mounting for months, with fans calling for greater transparency and accountability from the owner.
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