The 2016-17 campaign saw Sheffield Wednesday, under manager Carlos Carvalhal, establish themselves as promotion contenders, finishing a strong 4th in the Championship. Leading the charge was Fernando Forestieri, whose 12 goals proved vital in a campaign built on ambition and high expectations. However, the season ended in heartbreak as The Owls were narrowly defeated by rivals Huddersfield Town in the play-off semi-final on penalties. It remains a defining, yet ultimately frustrating, chapter in the club's push to return to the top flight