Sheffield Wednesday: League One club cleared after overcrowding review in Newcastle FA Cup tie
A review into concerns about overcrowding at Hillsborough has concluded Sheffield Wednesday fully complied with the safety certificate.in the Leppings Lane End in the FA Cup third-round tie between the Owls and Newcastle on 7 January.Some minor recommendations have been made about the matchday experience.
There were 4,500 Newcastle fans at the game, which ended in a 2-1 win for League One side Sheffield Wednesday."The welfare of all supporters and everyone inside the stadium is our utmost priority,""We would reiterate that the stewarding numbers within the visitors' section of the stadium for the Newcastle fixture exceeded the requirements of the safety certificate.
"The Newcastle ticket allocation also complied completely with the safety certificate. We continuously review our safety management plans and ensure the correct measures are in place for every fixture at Hillsborough." In the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest a crush in the Leppings Lane End resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters.
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