It was a monstrous battle between two big clubs and in something of a caldron at Fratton Park they stood up tall, producing a well thought-out and muscling effort against a side building towards automatic promotion aspirations next season.
A clinical route-one goal early doors set them up for what followed and once again one goal was all that was needed.
This Wednesday side is a menace; scrapping, balling, scratching and clawing their way towards half a year unbeaten.
Have some ratings as the Owls took another step towards a return to the Championship.
13. Reece James - 7
On for Brown at half-time. Had more to do defensively than going forward for the main part and stuck to his task admirably and laid on an excellent cross for a Windass chance on 70 minutes and five minutes later. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
14. Lee Gregory - N/A
On for Smith with 20-odd left. Immediately into the action, nodding Bishop’s header behind. Offered hold-up attributes and could have scored with a snapshot effort late on. Photo: UGC/SWFC
15. Jack Hunt - N/A
On for another of his late cameos as Wednesday shuffled-up after Iorfa’s dismissal. Did well, offering energy and tenacity out wide. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis