10 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Sheffield Wednesday

Steel City stalemate

Sheffield Wednesday have faced rivals Sheffield United on 140 occasions (including cup competitions) throughout the history of both football clubs.

Sheffield Wednesday Wins: 48

Sheffield United Wins: 48

Draws: 44

Yes, that’s right; both clubs have won the Steel City derby 48 times.

The first-ever fixture between the two clubs was a 2-1 win for Wednesday on April 23, 1891, in front of 3,250 fans, almost 125 years ago.

Of course we all remember the most recent fixture between the two clubs, February 26, 2012.

Sheffield Wednesday won the Yorkshire derby 1-0 courtesy of a Chris O’Grady headed goal in the 73rd minute in front of 36,000 plus spectators.