Michael Smith’s early opener looked to set Wednesday on their way back at S6 but a moment of lapse from David Stockdale allowed Lincoln to equalise - in what proved to be the match-turning moment.
The remainder of the first half was frazzled but Wednesday looked dangerous without landing killer blows in a one-way second half. They had chances to win it but couldn’t break through.
Here are our player ratings from yet another frustrating run-out for the Owls - with all that said, they have gone top of the table.
5. Liam Palmer - 6
Created some nice crossing opportunities early doors, showing lots of energy up and down and bombing on. Put in a couple of excellent diagonal balls through to Smith and once again found himself shifted inside to accommodate Wilks. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
6. Will Vaulks - 8
Seemed right up for it early doors, banging into a couple and getting himself into a spicy little number with Regan Poole. His long throw caused problems no more so than in the 12th minute when Lincoln could only head back in his direction. The subsequent assist was a lovely wee ball in and it wasn’t his only cross of quality, either. Constantly cajoling those around him and made more tackles than anyone else. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
7. Barry Bannan - 6
Did his level best to lift the players around him with a busy performance. Was an angry and frustrated figure for the main part and perhaps - by his own high standards - didn’t have the grip on things he might have liked. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
8. Reece James - 6
Pulled into midfield, James picked up some interesting positions in possession and worked hard, though his radar was off on one or two progressive balls. Off for Adeniran late as Moore looked to the bench for freshness. | Steve Ellis / UGC Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis