Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley face backlash over controversial ticket decision

Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley have come under fire over ticket prices ahead of their Yorkshire derby at Oakwell on November 20.

The fixture is expected to attract a sizeable crowd, but concerns are growing that the cost of admission could affect the atmosphere, particularly among travelling supporters.

Wednesday will make the trip to Barnsley hoping to build some momentum under new manager Dave Challinor, who was appointed following Henrik Pedersen’s departure.

Challinor arrived at Hillsborough with an impressive managerial record, having guided Stockport County from the National League into League One over a five-season period.

The 51-year-old now faces the challenge of bringing success to one of English football’s biggest clubs, although his first assignment did not go according to plan.

Wednesday suffered an early FA Cup exit last weekend after losing 2-1 away to League Two side Oldham Athletic.

They will have an opportunity to respond when they host Accrington Stanley in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday before welcoming promotion rivals Plymouth Argyle in League One.

After that, attention will turn to the Yorkshire derby against Barnsley, with the Friday night encounter scheduled to take place at Oakwell.

However, the build-up to the meeting has been overshadowed by complaints about the ticket prices being charged to both sets of supporters.

Sheffield Wednesday fans face £35 ticket bill for Barnsley clash

Barnsley have attracted criticism after the ticket details for their home fixture against Wednesday emerged.

The Owls confirmed last week that adult supporters travelling to Oakwell will have to pay £35 for admission.

Wednesday have been allocated 4,810 tickets for the encounter, which is expected to draw considerable interest given the rivalry between the Yorkshire clubs.

The price has already raised eyebrows among supporters, with many likely to consider £35 excessive for a League One fixture.

The fact that the match is also being broadcast live on Sky Sports has added another talking point, particularly for fans who may prefer to watch from home rather than pay the admission fee.

With criticism surrounding the cost of tickets for both home and away supporters, there are concerns that the pricing could affect the attendance and atmosphere for what should be an eagerly anticipated Yorkshire derby.