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Sheffield Wednesday sack manager Henrik Pedersen after Doncaster Rovers defeat

Sheffield Wednesday have sacked manager Henrik Pedersen following back-to-back League One defeats.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:50 PM
Sheffield Wednesday sack manager Henrik Pedersen after Doncaster Rovers defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Sheffield Wednesday have sacked manager Henrik Pedersen following a 2-0 League One loss to Doncaster Rovers.
  • The defeat marked Wednesday's second consecutive league loss, leaving them eighth in the League One table.
  • Sporting Director Simon Wilson cited a lack of progress in playing style and performance consistency.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday have dismissed manager Henrik Pedersen following a 2-0 League One defeat against Doncaster Rovers. The loss marked a second consecutive league defeat for the Owls, leaving the club in eighth place in the table after 11 matches, two points outside the play-off positions.

Pedersen had spent just over a year in charge at Hillsborough. Sporting Director Simon Wilson explained that the club decided to make a change due to a lack of progress in establishing a consistent style of play. Matt Hamshaw has been named interim manager while the search for a permanent successor takes place.

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