Sheffield Wednesday fell to their fifth straight home defeat and failed to score in their third match on the spin as the unusual feeling of end-of-season lack of jeopardy was once again felt at S6.
Some nice patterns of play in the first half ultimately came to nothing and some half-decent chances were missed in a first half the Owls shaded. But as the second half went on, relegation-threatened Oxford United played like a side with more on the line and eventually broke the dam with Sam Long’s winner.
The sun is out and remarkably Wednesday have four matches left to play in this campaign. They’ll want to stop the slide deeper into the bottom half. Have yourself some ratings.
13. Svante Ingelsson - 5
On at 55 minutes. Did what he does in terms of offering legs but wasted an excellent chance on the hour, ballooning it into the Kop in decent space. Tide turned with the double sub. | UGC
14. Pol Valentin - 5
On for Valery midway through the second dig. Tide turned a touch and he spent most of his afternoon going the other way. | UGC
