Sheffield Wednesday appoint former Stockport boss Challinor

Summarised from 2 outlets · 14 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 06:38 · Archive

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Dave Challinor, former manager of Stockport County, as their new manager.

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Dave Challinor as their new manager, replacing Henrik Pedersen who was sacked last Sunday after just one win in six League One games. The club are currently ninth in the table and winless in their past four league games, drawing twice and losing twice.

Challinor, 51, has an extensive record of promotions across his managerial career. He began managing at Colwyn Bay in 2010 and has since achieved multiple promotions with AFC Fylde and Hartlepool. Most recently, he guided Stockport County from the National League to the League Two title within three seasons, and twice took them to the League One play-offs. He departed Stockport by mutual consent at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season after losing in the play-off final to Bolton Wanderers.

Challinor previously worked with Sheffield Wednesday's sporting director Simon Wilson at Stockport. The Owls' new owners sought a manager with a winning record capable of turning results around. Challinor's task will be to bring together Sheffield Wednesday's talented squad into an effective team. Several key players are currently sidelined, including Reece James and Ali Al-Hamadi, with summer signing Louie Barry having missed nine League One games with an ankle injury. Wednesday are two points off the top six despite these absences. Challinor will watch from the stands as interim manager Matt Hamshaw takes charge against Blackpool on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Dave Challinor watches on as Will Grainger serves Sheffield Wednesday reminderSheffield Wednesday’s youngsters won in the FA Youth Cup on Monday evening.Sheffield Star · 3 Nov, 06:00
• How Dave Challinor changed life of Sheffield Wednesday fan - and battled Clarence Seedorf with anotherDave Challinor is to become Sheffield Wednesday’s next manager.Sheffield Star · 2 Nov, 15:47
• Changing Sheffield Wednesday's home 'mindset' would help Dave Challinor get Owls flying again, believes coach“Do you want the ball when you're one-nil down, or when you’re two-nil down?”Sheffield Star · 2 Nov, 15:25
• Return of key Owls players should help ChallinorBBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton analyses how players coming back from injury could help new boss Dave Challinor.BBC South Yorkshire · 2 Nov, 14:45
• Sheffield Wednesday fans pictured against Blackpool as new manager Dave Challinor watches onThe Owls’ new boss watched on from the stands on SundaySheffield Star · 2 Nov, 14:00
• What new Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Challinor will have learned from Blackpool drawDave Challinor is the new Owls managerSheffield Star · 2 Nov, 13:00
• 'Exciting times' predicted for Sheffield Wednesday under new manager Dave ChallinorDave Challinor watched The Owls’ draw against Blackpool on SundaySheffield Star · 2 Nov, 12:00
• Challinor's record fits the bill for WednesdayBBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton analyses the appointment of Dave Challinor for the Owls and the job that lies ahead.BBC South Yorkshire · 2 Nov, 09:48
• Sheffield Wednesday's new manager could be boosted by return of key duo from injuryLatest injury news from S6...Sheffield Star · 2 Nov, 06:00
• Sighting at Sheffield Wednesday match hints at Dave Challinor coaching hireSheffield Wednesday’s next manager will be Dave Challinor.Sheffield Star · 1 Nov, 21:44
• 'Good appointment' - new Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor is already making an impactThe Owls’ new manager Dave Challinor watched the draw against Blackpool on SundaySheffield Star · 1 Nov, 17:02
• Dave Challinor hire is a significant step into Arise's Sheffield Wednesday - Alex Miller's Owls columnSheffield Wednesday have named their next manager.Sheffield Star · 1 Nov, 13:17
• Wednesday appoint former Stockport boss ChallinorSheffield Wednesday appoint former Stockport County boss Dave Challinor as their new manager.BBC South Yorkshire · 1 Nov, 11:10
• Ex-PL figure to join Dave Challinor as deal is reached on new Sheffield Wednesday bossSheffield Wednesday’s next manager has been all but confirmed.Sheffield Star · 1 Nov, 10:23

In this story: Sheffield Wednesday · Dave Challinor · Stockport County · Henrik Pedersen · Simon Wilson · League One · Louie Barry · Reece James

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