In a three game week, Wednesday were able to make just one change to their starting line-up against an Ipswich Town side that repeatedly shuffled their pack with five switches and one match-turning triple sub. The Owls battled hard and had their own moments but were unable to hold back a second half tide as the promotion-chasing Tractor Boys got their collective acts together.
There were snarling efforts in the Wednesday line-up and there’ll be some sore bodies among them. But the hunt for a home win goes on.
Here are our ratings from a chilly, sunny, starting-to-feel-like-the-end-of-the-season Hillsborough.
5. Gabriel Otegbayo - 8
Started well, using his body to deny a couple of attacks and grabbed two important blocks within the first 15 minutes. A warrior never far from an injury on the day. An excellent outing. When he's on, he's really on. | UGC
6. Tayo Adaramola - 6
Sparked into action early doors in both directions, including a handy interception to deny Walle Egeli. Kept popping up but killer moments stunted him a touch. | UGC
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7. Jaden Heskey - 6
Started higher up again and used his ball-carrying ability to good effect to set up one attack. Drifted through periods a touch and looked tired towards the end of his 80 minutes. | UGC
8. Jarvis Thornton - 7
Playing with a real sense of confidence, particularly in possession. Started an attack and followed-through on it in the 23rd minute. Sought to break lines and disrupt higher up when he could. Off with a yellow with half an hour to go after a monstrous challenge. | UGC