Henrik Pedersen Proves Critics Wrong as Sheffield Wednesday Make Fast Start

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen is starting to silence his critics after guiding the club to an impressive beginning to the 2026/27 League One season.

Wednesday have collected 12 points from their first five matches and currently sit at the top of the early League One table. Their strong start is a big change from last season, when the club struggled badly in the Championship.

Pedersen Earning Support

Pedersen faced plenty of criticism after taking charge during a difficult 2025/26 campaign. However, his decision to stay at the club is now looking much better after Wednesday’s early results.

The manager has also had to work with a heavily changed squad, with 18 new players arriving during the summer. Despite the changes, Wednesday have found ways to win matches and build confidence.

There are still defensive concerns, but the early results have given Sheffield Wednesday fans plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the season.