Hillsborough Stadium is a football stadium in the area of Owlerton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. With a total capacity of 39,732, it has been the home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club since opening in 1899. [2]

Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield is the home of The Owls, Sheffield Wednesday. Usually referred to as Hillsborough, the stadium holds 34,854 supporters. The stadium comprises a number of different stands: North Stand; South Stand; West Stand …

Club: Sheffield Wednesday FC | Opening: 1899 | Capacity: 39,732 seats. History and description. Sheffield Wednesday moved to Hillsborough Stadium in 1899. They played their first match at their new ground on 2 September 1899 against Chesterfield (5-1). At that time, the stadium was still called Owlerton Stadium.

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is a professional association football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. They compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system.

Hillsborough has hosted home to Sheffield Wednesday since 1899 and despite redevelopment on numerous occasions, still retains much of its traditional charm. The more vocal Wednesday fans are seated opposite the away fans, in the Kop end.

Built in 1899, its four distinct stands create a classic rectangular layout, offering an intimate yet imposing atmosphere. The South Stand, the largest, features a cantilever roof and executive boxes, while the Kop Stand provides a single-tiered wall of noise from home supporters.

The Spion Kop – Known merely as The Kop to most Wednesday fans, this stand houses the most vocal of the club’s supporters. It is technically two-tiered but these aren’t seperated, giving it the appearance of being one large tier.

Sep 9, 2021 · Hillsborough Stadium is the home ground of South Yorkshire based team Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Synonymous with the disaster which occurred in 1989 resulting in the tragic death of 96 Liverpool fans, the ground today has a capacity of 39,732.

Jul 29, 2024 · Does anyone have any good images of the kop, preferably empty & from pitch level (so you can see to the back)? I remember when the kop used to look massive as a terrace. Seats ruined it. try in the football chat... On 29/07/2024 at 00:14, mark.flem said:

View a location map of Sheffield Wednesday's , along with a journey planner and further stadium information, on the official website of the Premier League.