Eight minutes into the second half on loan Burnley man Joel Mumbongo made it 3-2 and from then on Wednesdayites will have been fearing the worst.
There were a few hair-raising moments but the Owls managed to hang on for all three points and only their second League One win since the start of October.
A livewire. Beyond his emphatically-take goal, he was a regular threat, driving and jinking and asking questions of Accrington time and again. Questions could be asked of his defensive aptitude, for which he was hooked after the hour. Photo: George Wood
Had the ball in the net early but was ruled out for offside. Bustled around brilliantly and got reward for his effort by lifting the ball beautifully over Trafford's head. Photo: Steve Ellis
Back up top in another positional switch, would have had an assist were it not for the flag. Bounced around and forced a good save at close range shortly after Stanley's goal but wasted a chance or two. Workmanlike. Photo: Steve Ellis