An encouraging first half seemed to tire in the second as the hosts came on strong and scored through.. guess who? Steven Fletcher.
Let’s take a look at our player ratings..
9. Barry Bannan - 6
Far from his dominant best, Bannan wasn't poor by any stretch of the imagination but lacked the spark his side needed. Photo: Steve Ellis
10. Liam Shaw - 6
One of Wednesday's better performers in a bustling first half effort, like so many others he failed to retain an impact as Stoke grew into it. Offered a good presence. Photo: George Wood
11. Callum Paterson - 5
Lacked absolutely nothing in effort and looked shot by the end of the game, but couldn't get into it. Photo: George Wood
12. Jordan Rhodes - 6
Put himself about and worked the channels as well as he could on a night that Wednesday didn't get going up top. Contributed some important defensive play at set pieces. Off for Kachunga, 65. Photo: Getty