Leicester City Edges Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in Thrilling Championship Opener

Foxes Edge Owls 2-1 

Leicester City kicks off the Championship season with a 2-1 win over financially troubled Sheffield Wednesday, despite Owls fans' protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri.

The match took a dramatic turn when Wednesday were reduced to 10 men...

Leicester City kicked off their promotion bid with a thrilling 2-1 victory over crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. The win marks a strong start for the Foxes as they seek an immediate return to the Premier League.

Sheffield Wednesday, currently embroiled in financial turmoil, faced Leicester City at the King Power Stadium amidst growing unrest. Wednesday's supporters staged protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri, highlighting the club's dire financial situation, which includes delayed payments to players and staff over the past three months, resulting in multiple English Football League embargoes.

Sheffield Wednesday fans made a powerful statement against owner Dejphon Chansiri by delaying their entry to the stadium, leaving the away end empty as the players took to the pitch. The protesters' frustration was clear, with a prominent banner reading "SWFC for sale - enough is enough" visible to all. This demonstration highlights the growing discontent among fans regarding the club's financial struggles and Chansiri's leadership.

Brought it back 👏#LEISHW pic.twitter.com/coGSRmXiCm

— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 10, 2025

Despite being severely depleted with just 15 senior players, Sheffield Wednesday showed remarkable grit and spirit in their 2-1 loss to Leicester City. The Owls managed to hold their own against the Foxes, even taking the lead before ultimately succumbing to a late winner.

The match took a dramatic turn when Wednesday were reduced to 10 men, but they continued to fight hard against Leicester. Before the game, Wednesday fans staged a protest against the club's owner, Dejphon Chansiri, due to financial issues and delayed payments to players and staff. In a show of solidarity, Leicester supporters applauded as the Wednesday fans entered the ground.

Wout wins it! 💥 pic.twitter.com/G0AExZX9uc

— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 10, 2025

Nathaniel Chalobah gave Sheffield Wednesday an unexpected lead midway through the first half with a deflected shot from the edge of the box. The Owls' determination and grit were on full display despite their off-field turmoil.

However, Leicester City equalized in the 54th minute through Jannik Vestergaard, who capitalized on a free-kick from Bilal El Khannouss that evaded everyone in the box, allowing him to shoot high into the net. The Foxes would go on to win the match 2-1, thanks to a late winner.

Sheffield Wednesday's challenge became even tougher when captain Barry Bannan was sent off for a late tackle on Harry Winks with 14 minutes left to play. He had already been booked for dissent earlier in the match.