The threadbare Owls gave plenty of effort and managed to earn themselves a degree of parity after the break but were not able to come close to ending the Robins’ impressive unbeaten start to the season. A blitz first 32 minutes saw the away side put Wednesday in a spin and though the match statistics suggest a kinder affair than the eye would suggest, in truth they were able to coast through.
The Owls were edged on possession, took six shots to the visitors’ eight and produced a similar xG, but were ultimately lacking in Championship quality in both ends of the pitch; where Bristol City had plenty. Visiting goalkeeper Radek Vitek was not called upon to make a save.
To watch Wednesday is to realise, to emphasise weekly, this is not the fault of those on the ground. There’s huge effort from all involved. But there are going to be some tough afternoons. Have some ratings from Hillsborough.
5. Max Lowe - 6
Seemed to have been asked to pick out balls over the top and tried to do so, but not much came of it. Coped well in moments going the other way. | UGC
6. Harry Amass - 6
Was unlucky to see one spin in off his mush early doors for an own goal. Tried to get forward and contributed a couple of the brighter moments. Off at 68 minutes. | UGC
7. Liam Palmer - 5
Yellow carded early doors. No little effort - got about, made tackles and won aerials. A second late one on Knight saw him taken off no doubt with the danger of a red in mind. | UGC
8. Svante Ingelsson - 5
Played just ahead of the double six pairing of Bannan and Palmer. Combative as usual, making tackles. One dovetail move with Bannan got them up the pitch and was easy on the eye. Gave it away in good positions a couple of times. | UGC