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Sheffield Wednesday defend stewarding after reports of overcrowding at Newcastle tie

Sheffield Wednesday have defended their stewarding after reports of overcrowding during Saturday's FA Cup tie against Newcastle.

The Football Association is looking into claims from Newcastle fans there was a lack of stewarding before kick-off and that they were crammed in.

Wednesday say they have submitted "comprehensive observations" to the FA and will assist its enquiries.

They added the number of stewards in the away end "exceeded requirements".

Ninety-seven Liverpool fans died after a crush in the same Leppings Lane End stand at Hillsborough in April 1989, during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.