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New Sheffield Wednesday Creators Emerge

After a summer of new arrivals, it was to be expected that Sheffield Wednesday would see new players emerge as leaders and creators. For so long, it’s been Barry Bannan who’s been the key creator for the Owls. So far…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:57 AM
New Sheffield Wednesday Creators Emerge
Key Things to Know
  • Vital Football argues new creative players have emerged to relieve Barry Bannan at Sheffield Wednesday.
  • Callum Slattery leads the team with three big chances created after arriving on a free transfer from Motherwell.
  • Louie Barry leads Sheffield Wednesday with 2.5 key passes per match, though he faces months out injured.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vital Football highlights that new creative players have emerged for Sheffield Wednesday this season, easing the long-standing burden on Barry Bannan under manager Henrik Pedersen. Callum Slattery, who arrived on a free transfer from Motherwell, leads the squad with three big chances created across seven league appearances. Meanwhile, winger Louie Barry leads the Owls with 2.5 key passes per match, although he recently suffered an injury against Wycombe.

The writer also points to 19-year-old Liverpool loanee Kieran Morrison as a notable creative talent after providing two assists and 0.8 key passes per game. Slattery ranks second in key passes per match at 1.6, alongside scoring two goals. Vital Football notes that Pedersen faces an abundance of attacking choices across his squad as these creative figures establish themselves.

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