Austrian FA appears to confirm Sheffield Wednesday friendly – clubs remain quiet
Sheffield Wednesday will be heading out to Germany as part of their preseason, and it looks like they’ll be playing a game in Austria.
It has long since been reported that the Owls would have two different camps this summer as Danny Röhl looks to get his side ready for the 2024/25 campaign, the first being at St. George’s Park next week and the second being in the manager’s homeland later in the month.
No details have been given with regards to their overseas trip just yet, but according to the Austrian FA they will be heading over the border from Germany for a friendly game against RB Salzburg in a couple of weeks’ time.
The OFB have a fixture involving the two sides loaded on their website, with the game set for July 20th at the Red Bull Arena – which is just 10 minute drive from the German border – and a kick off time of 4pm, however neither club has confirmed this as yet.
Only two friendlies have been announced by the Owls, one against Alfreton Town this weekend and a final one with Leganes on August 3rd, so until either club makes it official it is all subject to change. It is also unknown whether fans will be permitted in any fixtures other than the two aforementioned.
It is not thought that there will be a flurry of friendly announcements after Röhl told The Star that he wanted to spend more time on the training pitches than in games, but once details are finalised then they will be announced officially.