Against the backdrop of a major fan protest, a young Sheffield Wednesday side delivered a remarkable Carabao Cup upset, beating Leeds United 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The victory served as a powerful display of “togetherness,” as praised by manager Henrik Pedersen.
Following months of turmoil, including delayed wages and EFL sanctions, thousands of fans boycotted the match in a protest against owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Despite the empty seats at Hillsborough, the youthful Owls—with an average age of just 21—showed no signs of a gulf in class against their Premier League opponents.
On BBC Radio 5 live, ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson commented that the unity extended from the players to the supporters, who chose to “stand in solidarity” with the protest.
The inspiring performance from the team, coupled with the fans’ coordinated boycott, underscored the club’s resilience in the face of ongoing ownership issues.
