'Massive' - Max Lowe shares Sheffield Wednesday prediction after signing new contract
Max Lowe is looking forward to seeing what the 2026/27 campaign has in store for Sheffield Wednesday after signing a new contract.
Defender Max Lowe is confident last season’s events will make Sheffield Wednesday stronger ahead of the upcoming League One campaign.
Lowe, 29, made the admission after committing his future to the Owls by signing a new contract. The former Sheffield United man has signed a new one-year deal at Hillsborough, with a club option of an additional 12 months.
Despite Championship interest in the defender, who can operate at both centre-back and left-back, Lowe has made the decision to stay at Hillsborough, marking a significant boost to Wednesday’s hopes of pushing for an immediate return to the second tier.
Despite missing three months of last season through injury, Lowe finished the campaign in excellent form, reminding everyone of the qualities he brings to the table. Not only is he a capable defender, but the former Derby County man is also strong in possession, demonstrating he can bring the ball out from the back and get Wednesday up the pitch.
Last season, of course, was a nightmare for everyone associated with the club amid the downfall of former owner Dejphon Chansiri and the club going into administration, meaning they avoided being relegated with a negative points tally by the skin of their teeth. However, Lowe insists that last season’s troubles will stand Wednesday in good stead ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
“It was the most difficult period of my career - but I feel like it has only made me stronger,” Lowe told the Owls’ YouTube channel, reflecting on last season. “For the young lads who played, I don’t think they are going to experience anything like that [again].
“It has made the group really strong. You can see the club are trying to keep everyone together, and I think that is massive moving forward because we have all been through it.”
Arriving from Bramall Lane two years ago, Lowe has established himself as a pillar of consistency at Hillsborough. He is also a vastly experienced operator, meaning he is willing to put his hand up and provide support to anyone else in the squad in need of help and guidance.
Lowe continued: “I will play my part. I think Henrik and the team know what I am willing to do, and I am willing to help anyone who needs it.
“I want to try and do my performances to the best of my ability, and if I can help people along the way that is a bonus for me.”