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.
9. Barry Bannan - 5
Sought to get about and disrupt, played with plenty of heart and was involved in Wednesday's brighter moments. Radar was a little off-colour for periods. Looked a frustrated figure. | UGC
10. Charlie McNeill - 4
Gave the ball away unwisely for the first goal and got caught flat-footed for the third. Not a fun afternoon after a few weeks of promise. Off at half-time. | UGC
11. Ike Ugbo - 4
Stepping in to start in Cadamarteri's absence, got himself in a middle at the back post to reduce the arrears and gave it away a bit. Off at the break. | UGC
12. Bailey Cadamarteri - 5
On at half-time after his international escapades prevented another start. Got more to stick than in the first half. No little effort but didn't get a great deal of look-in. | UGC