The result sees Wednesday still languishing in the relegation zone, but the dismal form of a number of teams around them should mean that escaping the drop is still well within the Owls' means, with just one point currently lying between them and safety.
Speaking after the Stoke loss, Wednesday's caretaker manager Neil Thompson was quizzed on forward Josh Windass' limited first-team opportunities of late, and revealed: "The bottom line is, Josh is frustrated he’s not playing, but the lads in front of him have done a good job.
"Pato [Callum Paterson] and Rhodesy [Jordan Rhodes] have come in and done well, (Elias) Kachunga has done well, so he’s just got to bide his time like everybody. If you’re on the sidelines you’ve got to wait for your chance. When you get your opportunity you have to show what you can do."
“I’ve had a couple of chats with Josh about it, he’s frustrated but I’d expect that.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Sheffield Wednesday and the rest of the Championship, ahead of another action-packed weekend of second-tier football:
"Pato [Callum Paterson] and Rhodesy [Jordan Rhodes] have come in and done well, (Elias) Kachunga has done well, so he’s just got to bide his time like everybody. If you’re on the sidelines you’ve got to wait for your chance. When you get your opportunity you have to show what you can do."
5. Terriers linked with Morrison
Huddersfield Town are rumoured to have held talks with ex-Manchester United and West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison over a potential deal. He spent the second half of last season with Middlesbrough, before being released by Sheffield United. (The Sun)
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6. Henry linked with Cherries job
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has emerged as a shock late contender for the Bournemouth job. He's currently managing MLS side CF Montreal, following a disastrous spell with his former club Monaco. (BBC Sport)
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7. Shawcross edges closer to exit
Stoke City icon Ryan Shawcross is thought to be on the verge of securing a move to MLS side Inter Miami, after weeks of negotiations. He's been with the Potters for 14 years, after joining from boyhood club Manchester United. (Stoke Sentinel)
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8. Swans ace backs taking the knee
Swansea City defender Joel Latibeaudiere has revealed that his side will continue to take the knee before kick-off, insisting that "doing something is better than doing nothing at all" (BBC Sport)
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