WATCH: Sheffield Wednesday fans’ mixed feelings on relegation decider against Derby County
By Sam Gilder
May 6, 2021

Sheffield Wednesday’s grudge match against Derby on Saturday could decide which famous club falls down to the third tier of English football.

From financial trouble to managerial switches, calls for owner Dejphon Chansiri to leave and an underperforming squad – Sheffield Wednesday have had a host of issues thrown at them this campaign.

Former Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Moore was brought in to steady the ship in March, but his battle with Covid has kept him away from the touchline and his enforced absence sums up the Owls’ fortunes this season.

Owls’ boss Darren Moore. Credit: Derby Telegraph.

Going into the final match of the Championship season, Sheffield Wire spoke to Wednesday fans who gave their thoughts on a traumatic season and the prospect of a crucial final day.

Relegation battle explained

The EFL Championship Table going into the final day. Image credit: www.11vs11.com

 

Derby County stay up if: They can draw or win against Sheffield Wednesday, and Rotherham lose or draw to Cardiff.

Sheffield Wednesday stay up if: They beat Derby County, and Rotherham lose or draw to Cardiff.

Rotherham United stay up if: They beat Cardiff, and Derby fail to beat Sheffield Wednesday.

Hear fans’ thoughts

By Sam Gilder & Tom Hardwick