Story by[]Adam Cottier - BBC Final Score reporterSun, March 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM UTC·2 min readWhen Sheffield Wednesday begin the League One season in August they will not be sure of many things. But what they will be certain of is unwavering support from their fans - fans who could be forgiven for feeling downtrodden and bereft of hope as this most distressing of seasons edges towards its conclusion. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn Saturday, that same support helped galvanise their team as they threatened a second-half fightback against Southampton that sadly, for them, never fully materialised. The loudest of cheers greeted Jerry Yates' first goal for the club, only Wednesday's third of the calendar year. The encouragement was audible every time the hosts threatened. It was noticeable in the upper section of Hillsborough's South Stand - the area which houses the press box - that there were lots of young Wednesday fans, enjoying activities in the concourse put on by the club, there to enjoy the simple joy of a football match with parents, guardians and those closest to them. They all joined in with the shouts of encouragement when Wednesday summoned some quality on the pitch. There was no expression of disdain for a team on its way to a 12th successive Championship loss. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Owls may not win another game this season.
