Sheffield Wednesday’s nightmare season hits new historic low | OneFootball

As if confirming relegation with a record 13 games to spare wasn’t bad enough, Sheffield Wednesday continue to hit unwanted milestones in what has been a disastrous season.

Last week’s 1-1 draw at home to Charlton Athletic means the Owls have now gone over 365 days without a home win, setting the longest winless run at home in English Football League history since its formation in 1888.

Their next match at Hillsborough comes on May 2 against West Brom, by which point they’ll reach 373 days without a home victory, surpassing Sunderland’s previous record of 364 days from the 2016-17 season.

What’s gone wrong?

Much of the blame has been directed at owner Dejphon Chansiri, who has overseen a steady decline both on and off the pitch since taking over in 2015.

His time in charge has been plagued by financial issues - including delayed wage payments and tax problems - alongside breaches of EFL financial regulations, which have led to significant sporting penalties.

An 18-point deduction in the Championship has summed up the chaos, with protests in the stands and players leaving the club. Performances on the pitch have reflected that instability, and Wednesday are now in danger of finishing the season with negative points - something virtually unheard of.

A historic low

This campaign has rewritten the record books for all the wrong reasons.

The Owls have gone 39 games without a win (28 defeats, 11 draws), the longest winless run in English league history, beating Derby County’s previous record of 36 matches set between 2007 and 2008.

And the problems may not end there. The four-time English champions - and a founding member of the Premier League - are reportedly at risk of starting next season in League One with a 15-point deduction, as efforts continue behind the scenes to stabilise the club financially.