The Owls put on a committed display on a pitch showing wear and tear, earning their way back into the match through Josh Windass' fourth goal of the season in the 68th minute. The defeat was Wednesday's second in succession against promotion-challenging sides but registered no embarrassment in a 2-1 defeat.
Danny Rohl used every inch of his options from the bench, making a quadruple substitution on the hour, and his side perhaps had the better of the second half. But Ben Sheaf's opener was perhaps a microcosm of the quality the Owls are up against this season, his slick twist and finish leaving debutant goalkeeper James Beadle with no answer.
The result leaves Wednesday five points short of the survival line and a place further back in the pack - in 23rd place. Here are our ratings from a frustrating afternoon at S6.
9. Josh Windass - 6
Not quite seemed to fall his way - particular in the first half. A bobble here, a heavy touch there. Showed quality in a couple of moments, took the ball up the pitch and bagged a goal he deserved for all those bright performances he went without. Worked his proverbials off. | UGC / Getty Images
10. Djeidi Gassama - 6
Drifted in and out of proceedings. Looked a danger in moments and more mature in possession than in weeks gone by. A couple of bright pressing moments and dribbled it well. Struggled to sustain. | UGC / Steve Ellis
11. Ashley Fletcher - 6
Once again, worked his socks off for little reward. Linked things intelligently in moments and had the beans kicked out of him to no protection from the referee. | UGC / Steve Ellis
12. Anthony Musaba - 6
On to provide a little more energy and brightness on the hour, replacing Gassama. Got a sort-of-assist with a battling header for Windass. At times exciting on the ball, others infuriating. | UGC / Steve Ellis