Shrewsbury Town vs Sheffield Wednesday: Player ratings as Owls slip to another defeat on the road

Sheffield Wednesday endured another underwhelming day at the office as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Shrewsbury Town.

Published 2nd Jan 2022, 17:12 BST

Updated 3rd Jan 2022, 09:15 BST

Defender Matthew Pennington scored the game’s only goal in the first half when he beat several Owls players to connect with a corner kick and head the home side in front.

Wednesday huffed and puffed but despite several substitutions and a tactical roll of the dice, they could not find an equaliser and slipped to their second consecutive defeat.

Here's how we rated the Wednesday players...

Matthew Pennington heads home a first-half goal for Shrewsbury. Pic Steve Ellis

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Matthew Pennington heads home a first-half goal for Shrewsbury. Pic Steve Ellis Photo: Steve Ellis

Dealt with several aerial balls well in the first half, including a few whipped crosses, and demonstrated improvement in that regard. Little chance with the goal, however. Did flap at one second-half ball which almost cost his side a goal.

2. Bailey Peacock-Farrell - 6

Dealt with several aerial balls well in the first half, including a few whipped crosses, and demonstrated improvement in that regard. Little chance with the goal, however. Did flap at one second-half ball which almost cost his side a goal. Photo: Steve Ellis

Put his body on the line - and got himself hurt in the process - to stop a certain goal early on in what was the best individual contribution from an Owls man in the first half. Moved to RWB after Paterson's injury and showed plenty of endeavour on a frustrating afternoon.

3. Liam Palmer - 6

Put his body on the line - and got himself hurt in the process - to stop a certain goal early on in what was the best individual contribution from an Owls man in the first half. Moved to RWB after Paterson's injury and showed plenty of endeavour on a frustrating afternoon. Photo: Steve Ellis

Made his first appearance since October at the heart of defence in Dunkley's absence and largely handled the aerial threat of the home side well.

4. Sam Hutchinson - 6

Made his first appearance since October at the heart of defence in Dunkley's absence and largely handled the aerial threat of the home side well. Photo: Steve Ellis