1996–97 Sheffield Wednesday F.C. season FA Premier League FA Premier League

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 1996 | Aston Villa | H | 2-1 | 26861 |
| 20 August 1996 | Leeds United | A | 2-0 | 31011 |
| 24 August 1996 | Newcastle United | A | 2-1 | 36452 |
| 2 September 1996 | Leicester City | H | 2-1 | 17657 |
| 7 September 1996 | Chelsea | H | 0-2 | 30983 |
| 16 September 1996 | Arsenal | A | 1-4 | 33461 |
| 21 September 1996 | Derby County | H | 0-0 | 23934 |
| 28 September 1996 | Everton | A | 0-2 | 34160 |
| 12 October 1996 | Wimbledon | A | 2-4 | 10512 |
| 19 October 1996 | Blackburn Rovers | H | 1-1 | 22191 |
| 26 October 1996 | Coventry City | A | 0-0 | 17267 |
| 2 November 1996 | Southampton | H | 1-1 | 20106 |
| 18 November 1996 | Nottingham Forest | H | 2-0 | 16390 |