The Owls were more compact and provided more solidity than in recent outings but offered little going forward but for a couple of first-half half-chances.
These are very, very worrying times for the Owls, who after 11 competitive matches this season are still searching for a win under their new manager and are rock bottom of the Championship.
Their defeat in the Midlands saw Wednesday go more direct and saw the return of a handful of faces that haven’t features a great deal in recent weeks.
There were once again loud chants of protest against the club’s owner and chairman as the fans provided plenty of noise from the away end.
Here are our player ratings from the Owls’ latest disappointment.
5. Akin Famewo - 4
Made a Horlicks of his attempt to clear the ball for WBA’s opener. Struggled in the first half against a WBA side targeting his channel. Better in the second half but off late with a groin issue. | UGC / Steve Ellis
6. Juan Delgado - 4
Studs weren’t long enough to connect with Fletcher’s early cross. Did little to calm the waters when switched over to the left. Dragged a decent opportunity wide on 40 minutes. Had little impact and was hooked before the hour. | UGC / Steve Ellis
7. Tyreeq Bakinson - 5
Settled himself nicely and forced a great save from Palmer in the 21st minute. Broke well from midfield to set up a Delgado half-chance. Passing stats left plenty to be desired but he tried things. | UGC / Steve Ellis
8. Will Vaulks - 5
Back in the side having and thrown into the thick of it having sat out of the whole of September. Got away with a mistimed tackle early doors. Put everything into it. Seemed to lose his bite as the game went on. | Getty / UGC