Club statement: 21 October, 2026
Sheffield Wednesday is aware of racist abuse directed towards the family of one of our players on social media following last night’s fixture.
We stand unequivocally with our player and his family, who have the club’s complete support.
Racism is abhorrent. It has no place in football or in society, and we condemn this abuse in the strongest possible terms.
The comments have been reported to the relevant authorities, with whom we will work to ensure those responsible are identified and held accountable.
This is not the first incident of its kind involving our players, staff and their families this season. The continued targeting of individuals and their loved ones is utterly unacceptable.
Only last weekend, we stood alongside the EFL in supporting its Together Against Racism campaign. Incidents such as this reinforce why collective action and meaningful consequences remain so important.
There can be no tolerance, no excuses and no ambiguity when it comes to racism or discrimination of any kind.
Sheffield Wednesday will continue to stand with those affected and take the strongest possible action against anyone responsible for such abuse.