A deficit that looked somehow impossible just a couple of weeks ago has been cut to three and a fan base falling into the arms of doubt are believers once again. An Ike Ugbo double was the difference in a hard-fought win that featured a number of bright performances.
If this trio of matches in the next 10 days proves to be the king-maker in Wednesday's bid to stay in the division, it's the first hurdle skipped over.
Here are our ratings from a battle against Bristol City.
13. Michael Smith - N/A
On late for Ugbo as Wednesday sought to close things out. Bashed about and provided something to aim at. Had a great chance saved late on. | UGC / Getty Images
14. Djeidi Gassama - N/A
On in the late triple-sub for Poveda. Made a couple of decisions that left a little to be desired but battled back. | UGC / Steve Ellis
15. Dominic Iorfa - N/A
On for his first appearance since the turn of December late on. | UGC / Steve Ellis