EFL promotion contenders sack manager just 11 games into season

Sheffield Wednesday sack manager Henrik Pedersen after just 11 games despite sitting eighth and two points off the play-offs.

Sheffield Wednesday have sacked manager Henrik Pedersen with immediate effect after 11 games of the season. The club confirmed the decision on Sunday morning, with Pedersen departing despite the Owls sitting eighth in the table, just two points outside the play-off places and seven behind leaders Huddersfield.

Wednesday had lost their last two matches — 2-0 to Notts County and 2-0 to Doncaster Rovers — but had been unbeaten since August 20. Sporting Director Simon Wilson said the club expected to see more progress in establishing a recognisable style of play and consistency in performances. "Although we have accumulated points, we haven't seen enough progress in those areas," Wilson stated. "We believe making a change now gives us the best opportunity to establish those foundations and build towards the second half of the season and beyond."

Matt Hamshaw will take interim charge while the club searches for a permanent replacement.