The 1-0 win was far from a classic at Hillsborough, but who stood out as a key man in the win? Let’s take a look at the player ratings.
5. Morgan Fox - 8
Followed up his faultless display at Cardiff with another one here. Produced some brilliant balls to release Harris in the first half and blocked well from Allen late on. Photo: Steve Ellis
6. Sam Hutchinson - 6
Shielded the defence manfully again, but broke up Wednesday momentum a little too often with misplaced passes. Got away with one mistimed tackle early that cost Luongo his yellow in the first half. Got one himself late on. Photo: Steve Ellis
7. Barry Bannan - 7
Showed more energy than he has in his last couple of outings, ferrying to close down Stoke defenders and creating space with his movement. Classy on the ball as ever. Photo: Steve Ellis
8. Massimo Luongo - 8
Showed bags of energy. Connected the attacks nicely and made some tasty runs into the box. Took his goal nicely - his second in as many games at Hillsborough - those might become more important as the season goes on. Photo: Nick Potts