Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday condemn racist abuse aimed at player’s family

Sheffield Wednesday have condemned racist abuse aimed at the family of one of their players after Tuesday night’s defeat at Notts County.

The Owls issued a statement on Wednesday 21 October, saying the comments had been posted on social media and reported to the relevant authorities.

The club has pledged to help identify those responsible and says the player and his family have its full support.

Wednesday stand with player and family

Wednesday have not named the player in their statement. They said this was not the first incident this season in which players, staff or their relatives had been targeted.

The club condemned the abuse and said it would take action against anyone responsible.

Its statement also pointed to the EFL’s Together Against Racism campaign, which Wednesday supported the previous weekend, and called for collective action against discrimination.

The club’s statement

Read Sheffield Wednesday’s official statement.

Sheffield Wednesday · 21 October 2026

Statement follows Notts County defeat

The Star reports that the abuse followed Wednesday’s 2–0 defeat at Meadow Lane on Tuesday, a result which ended their nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

Daniel Kanu and Darius Lipsiuc scored for Notts County.

Club’s stance on discrimination

Wednesday’s published supporter-conduct policy says offensive or discriminatory abuse can result in sanctions, including bans. It also provides reporting channels for supporters who witness racist or antisocial behaviour.

Those are the club’s general policies. The statement about Tuesday night’s incident does not announce any arrests, bans or other penalties already imposed.

Fans react to Wednesday’s statement

Supporters responding to the statement condemned the abuse, with some expressing anger and embarrassment that fellow fans could target a player’s family.