Owls fear FA sanctions as missiles hit derby clash

SHEFFIELD Wednesday are under FA investigation once again following the launching of missiles during last week’s defeat to Leeds United.

Missiles were launched from the Kop area of Hillsborough and on to the pitch, in breach of both the law and EFL regulations. The match ended in a 2-0 defeat for the Owls.

Objects were thrown despite a pre-match appeal from the club, who had urged fans to comply with rules. The Owls had confirmed they were being investigated by the FA following the throwing of a missile towards an assistant referee as the Owls faced Plymouth Argyle.

Wednesday warned that not only was the club’s image under threat, they are at risk of sanctions each time regulation are breached.

In their pre-Plymouth statement, Wednesday stated they were already waiting on the outcome of a separate investigation regarding alleged racist abuse in their game against Coventry City.

The club have insisted they are at risk of FA sanctions for the missile-launching against Leeds, as well as previous Hillsborough incidents.

A club statement read: “The Owls are extremely disappointed to report that once again, we are the subject of a further FA investigation, this time following Friday night’s Championship fixture against Leeds United.

“Missiles were launched from the Kop area of the stadium on to the pitch in breach of EFL Ground Regulations and the law. The club is at risk of FA sanctions for this and previous incidents regrettably seen at Hillsborough this season.”

The Owls travel to Ipswich Town on Saturday.