EFL promotion contenders sack manager just 11 games into season

Sheffield Wednesday have sacked manager Henrik Pedersen after only 11 matches in the League One season. The Owls parted ways with Pedersen on Sunday morning following consecutive 2-0 defeats to Notts County and Doncaster Rovers. The decision leaves the club in eighth place, two points away from the play-off places, with Matt Hamshaw stepping in as interim manager while a permanent successor is sought.

Pedersen initially guided Wednesday through administration and an 18-point deduction in the Championship last season following financial issues under former owner Dejphon Chansiri. Despite a run of five wins, three draws, and three defeats this season, Sporting Director Simon Wilson stated that the club decided to make a change due to insufficient progress in establishing a consistent style of play.