Sheffield Wednesday will reduce the size of their away end after Newcastle United fans raised safety concerns during an FA Cup clash between the two sides back in January.
Some 4,500 Newcastle fans travelled down to Hillsborough Stadium to watch their side on Saturday, January 7, with the majority of the away support located in the Leppings Lane end of the ground. A large portion of the travelling support shared their experiences of 'overcrowding' in the away end, with images of the packed stand shared on social media in the hours and days following the game.
The Football Association promised to conduct an investigation into the matter, while Newcastle - in consultation with individual supporters and Newcastle United Supporters Trust - requested, under the Freedom of Information Act, greater transparency in regards to fan safety.
