The 2020-21 campaign was a season of unprecedented turmoil and ultimate heartbreak for Sheffield Wednesday as The Owls finished a crushing 24th in the Championship, resulting in relegation to the third tier for the first time in over a decade. The season was immediately defined by a devastating 12-point deduction (later halved to six) for breaching financial rules, a sanction that ultimately proved the narrow difference between survival and the drop. Amidst constant managerial turmoil that saw three different head coaches, the team battled valiantly for survival, with forward Josh Windass leading the charge with 9 crucial league goals. The dramatic, must-win 3-3 draw on the final day against Derby County confirmed their painful return to League One, marking an unforgettable and dark chapter in the club's modern history.