It had it all. A belting opener from a free-kick from Barry Bannan, a match-sealing second from young Championship debutant George Brown and outstanding performances throughout. This is a Wednesday season that will live and die on its emotions, you feel, and on the south coast the final whistle was genuinely emotional.
Henrik Pedersen deserves a great deal of praise for how he set up an Owls outfit that stifled the home side and every player involved the same for their effort and togetherness.
A win. Three points. Smiles on faces. Here are our player ratings from Fratton Park.
5. Max Lowe - 8
Scrapped hard, threw himself about and along with Weaver faced-up to the challenge of Bishop in moments. Couple of very important clearances and nodded one off the line. | UGC
6. Yan Valery - 9
Played in a role we've seen glimpses on previously, inverting into the six role and was excellent. Involved in some of the finer moments going forward and provided touches of quality. Combative and up for it. Ran himself to dust. | UGC
7. Harry Amass - 8
Put in a couple of thundering tackles and looked comfortable going forward. Couple of semi-hairy-ish moments going the other way were no problem. Stuck at it and came out nicely. | UGC
8. Svante Ingelsson - 8
Started really brightly and took charge of those bright Wednesday moments. Thundering early header was well saved. Bounced about throughout the game and offered plenty in both directions. Tank empty when he came off late. | UGC