The majority of Sheffield Wednesdays first-team players were not paid on time for the third month this year, Sky Sports News understands. The Championship club wrote to players and staff on Monday afternoon to offer their sincere apologies for failing to pay them on time.
On Tuesday July 1, unpaid players will have the option to give notice of their intent to terminate their contracts and become free agents. In full: All the 2025/26 Championship fixtures | In full: Carabao Cup round one drawAd content | All you need to know – Streaming Sky Sports with NOWDownload the Sky Sports App | Get Sky SportsWednesday have pledged to fulfil all outstanding payments but have provided no guarantee as to when these payments will be met.
One source has told Sky Sports News that the club are aiming to complete these outstanding payments in the next fortnight. Sheffield Wednesday declined to comment when contacted by Sky Sports News.
