Wednesday appoint former former Stockport boss Challinor

Challinor, who guided Stockport from the National League to two League One play-off campaigns, replaces sacked Henrik Pedersen.

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Dave Challinor as their new manager, replacing Henrik Pedersen who was sacked last Sunday after one win in six League One games. The 51-year-old arrives from Stockport County, where he departed by mutual consent after losing the 2025-26 play-off final to Bolton Wanderers. Challinor has an impressive managerial record with seven promotions across spells at AFC Fylde, Hartlepool, and Stockport, where he took the club from the National League to the League Two title within three seasons and twice reached the League One play-offs.

Wednesday are currently ninth in League One on a winless run of three matches. Challinor will watch from the stands as interim boss Matt Hamshaw takes charge for Sunday's 14:00 GMT fixture against Blackpool, with the new manager expected to be joined by assistants Clint Hill and Anthony Sweeney.