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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.

Some Newcastle fans claimed there was a lack of stewarding before kick-off and they were crammed in.

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.

Their chief operating officer Liam Dooley said the club "welcomed the outcome of the review".

"The welfare of all supporters and everyone inside the stadium is our utmost priority," he told the club website.