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Why Harry Gray was left out of Sheffield Wednesday squad for Doncaster Rovers defeat

Sheffield Wednesday fell to a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

By Alex Miller · The Star

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:46 PM

Key Things to Know

Henrik Pedersen left Leeds United loanee Harry Gray out of the squad due to matchday loan restrictions and recent heavy minutes.
Sheffield Wednesday have six loan players on their books but are only permitted to name five per matchday squad.
Doncaster Rovers defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 on Saturday after scoring twice within the first 16 minutes.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen explained that Leeds United loan player Harry Gray was left out of the squad for Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers due to loan regulations and recent workload. Wednesday currently have six loanees but are restricted by league rules to naming a maximum of five in any matchday squad.

Pedersen opted to prioritize other attacking options, including starters Kieran Morrison and Jaden Heskey, while noting Gray had played several consecutive matches. The Owls trailed 2-0 inside 16 minutes, marking back-to-back league defeats and prompting frustrated supporters to chant for a managerial change.

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