Sheffield Wednesday players make decision on ‘boycott’ of Leicester City fixture

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There have been plenty of question marks surrounding the opening weekend fixture between Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday.

The Owls have had a terrible summer, with player and staff wages being paid late, while Danny Rohl departed the club after weeks of confusion regarding his future.

John Textor has shown an interest in buying the club, but after a previous takeover from another party stalled, supporters will be wary over whether a purchase will go through.

Now, attention has turned to Sunday’s clash with Leicester, as Sheffield Wednesday get set to wear their new away kit, which has been called ‘awful’ by fans. However, there has been a debate as to whether the game will go ahead.

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Sheffield Wednesday players make a choice ahead of Leicester City game

After a mid-table finish in the Championship in 2024/25, this season looks as though it will be extremely tough for the Owls.

There have been fears over strike action before, and after a friendly against Burnley was cancelled at the weekend, a decision has now been reached by the players ahead of their match away to Leicester.

According to Rob Dorsett, the game will go ahead as planned, although members of the squad have previously hinted at sorting hotels and travel themselves.

Dorsett said (via: X): “#swfc players have decided they will fulfil their opening day fixture v #lcfc on Sunday, despite considering a boycott. Legal advice suggested they could be held in breach of contract, despite several months of late payment with their wages.”

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Fans will be backing the players no matter what at the King Power Stadium

Togetherness is how Sheffield Wednesday will get through the next few weeks as their situation becomes more and more desperate.

Barry Bannan has explained what the players have dealt with over the summer, and with a very limited squad for their game against Leicester, the result may be irrelevant.

Dejphon Chansiri has to find ‘£2.3m’ a month to continue funding the Owls and fans will be hoping that Textor can come and rescue them sooner rather than later.

Nevertheless, with a sold-out away end at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, the remaining Sheffield Wednesday players know that they have a huge amount of support in whatever they do.