The Owls have won only four of 11 meetings between the two sides, the last coming in an FA Cup third round match in January 2021, when goals by Adam Reach and Callum Paterson saw them to a 2-0 win.
But their last meeting at Hillsborough came in September 2011, the year Wednesday were last promoted out of League One, pipping city rivals Sheffield United to the post of second place under Dave Jones.
Wednesday were 3-0 winners on the day.
But who featured and what has become of them since? Here’s a run-through of some interesting careers.
Wednesday were 3-0 winners on the day.
![A late sub in the Exeter win, Lowe replaced Madine. Moved onto MK Dons in 2012 after a solitary season with the Owls - his replacement was Rodri - and also played for Tremere Rovers, Bury and Crewe Alexandra. Now a successful manager at Preston North End having cut his teeth with Bury and Plymouth Argyle. Was involved in a post-match brawl on Tuesday evening during which he clashed with Swansea boss Russel Martin.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/04/20/23/Screenshot%202023-04-20%2022.58.37.png?crop=3:2&width=513)
13. Ryan Lowe
A late sub in the Exeter win, Lowe replaced Madine. Moved onto MK Dons in 2012 after a solitary season with the Owls - his replacement was Rodri - and also played for Tremere Rovers, Bury and Crewe Alexandra. Now a successful manager at Preston North End having cut his teeth with Bury and Plymouth Argyle. Was involved in a post-match brawl on Tuesday evening during which he clashed with Swansea boss Russel Martin. | /
![A modern icon of the club, Palmer was a pup back in 2011 but has gone on to achieve a remarkable career with the club and is now the Owls vice-captain.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/04/20/23/Screenshot%202023-04-20%2022.59.31.png?crop=3:2&width=513)
14. Liam Palmer
A modern icon of the club, Palmer was a pup back in 2011 but has gone on to achieve a remarkable career with the club and is now the Owls vice-captain. | /