Garry Monk’s side reached as high as third a few weeks back, however a run of three defeats has seen the Owls drop out of the top six. Here, we round-up the winners and losers from an action-packed New Year's Day fixture list. Click through the pages to see who shone and struggled:
1. L: Huddersfield Town
Despite the eye-catching 5-2 scoreline in favour of Stoke City, the afternoon was overshadowed as James McClean was subjected to sectarian abuse. Terriers boss Danny Cowley wants whoever was involved to be duly punished. Photo: George Wood
2. W: Middlesbrough
Boro extended their winning run to four games with yet another big away scalp at Preston North End. It was an afternoon of celebration all round after Rudy Gestede netted his first goal since February 2018. Photo: George Wood
3. L: Cardiff City
Unsurprisingly, an apologetic Neil Harris was left livid by the Bluebirds’ shock 6-1 loss at Queens Park Rangers and instantly threatened to sell players in January that do not meet his demands. Photo: George Wood
4. W: Nottingham Forest
Sabri Lamouchi’s side recorded their third straight win following a 3-2 victory against Blackburn to put them within nine points of the top two with a game in hand. Are Forest ones to watch out for with key signings tipped to be finalised in January? Photo: George Wood