A late concession took two points and some shine from Sheffield Wednesday’s effort at St Andrews on Tuesday evening, but that doesn’t tell half the story of an effort of monstrous proportions in which Jamal Lowe and George Brown grabbed the goals.
A rapid turnaround for the smallest and most unpaid squad in the division would have offered plenty of excuses - the sort of which they have been handed all season by off-field nonsense. But once again the Owls refused to take it, scrapping and harrying their way through tough periods of the match and fighting from behind to poke their noses in front.
Any analysis of the final minutes is clearly dominated by the late equaliser. But to watch a group of footballers cramping and scrambling their way through was a display of the character they have to burn. All this having yet again not having been paid. A fine, fine effort - and some high numbers to suit.
5. Max Lowe - 9
Cucumber-like in his coolness. Confident in both directions and across once or twice to make important interventions. Last-ditch tackle on 73 minutes a thing of rabid beauty. One of Wednesday's most important figures. | UGC
6. Harry Amass - 9
Showed more signs of his immense talent. Clearance for Stansfield's goal didn't cut the mustard roared back to play an important role in the equaliser. Recovery ability excellent. Good at footy. | UGC
7. Barry Bannan - 9
Once again found pockets of space to sprinkle his class on proceedings when Wednesday had their better periods. A quieter but assured influence in leaner times. A defensive battler. An assister. Booed throughout. Off late with cramp. | UGC
8. Yan Valery - 8
Offered plenty in both directions. A danger breaking from midfield and a steady shield out of possession. Quietly becoming a vital cog in what was up until recent a foreign position. | UGC