One promotion, two survivals and a relegation: What else happened on this day in Sheffield Wednesday history

Beyond the famous Rumbelows Cup final win on this day 29 years ago, this date in history has produced more important moments in Owls’ 153-year story.

1956 – Wednesday seal the second division championship

Goals from Albert Quixall, Albert Broadbent, Alan Finney and a Roy Shiner brace sealed a 5-2 win at Bury that secured the second division championship at the first time of asking.

Shiner finished top scorer that season on 33 goals. The promotion was one of three in a yo-yo decade for the club.

2001 – Legend waves goodbye as second-tier survival is secured

Owls legend Des Walker stepped off the Hillsborough field for the last time as a 2-1 win over South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley, with goals by Gerald Sibon and Simon Donnelly, secured First Division status beyond all lingering doubt.

2002 – Second-tier survival secured.. again

For the second year on the spin, April 21 saw Wednesday seal their place in the First Division for another year, this time on the final day.

A draw was enough this time, two goals apiece against Wolves. Shefki Kuqi hit a double.

2003 – Third time not-so-lucky

After back-to-back survivals, April 21 2003 saw the Owls relegated to the third tier for the first time in a generation.

A 1-1 draw at Brighton wasn’t enough as Stoke won at Coventry. “From tomorrow we will be preparing a team for next season,” said then-boss Chris Turner.