Sheffield Wednesday confirmed their relegation from the Championship on 22 February, following a 3-0 loss at Burnley. This marks the earliest date any club has been relegated in the history of the English Football League, according to BBC Sport. The Owls have endured a difficult campaign, recording only three victories in 34 league fixtures.
Managerial changes failed to alter the club's trajectory after Danny Rohl departed in the summer. Problems began early when the club failed to register a win in its first 10 matches. A recruitment strategy focused on free agents and loan signings did not provide sufficient quality to compete in the second tier.
Per BBC Sport, the South Yorkshire club sat 22 points adrift of safety at the time of their demotion. The previous record for the earliest relegation was held by Grimsby Town, who went down in March 2003. Wednesday will compete in League One for the 2026-27 season.
