Sheffield Wednesday spluttered to a 2-0 defeat at a cold and windy Stoke City in a performance best described as lacklustre. A dire first half saw them fail to take a touch in the Stoke box and their first shot at goal came in the 46th minute.
The second half was better and Wednesday hit the woodwork twice, but the game was all but sealed for the home side just after the hour as Pierce Charles’ learning moment saw his attempt at a quick release cannon off the backside of Ben Wilmot and into his goal.
Now six without a win, the Owls have three matches remaining in what has been a real struggle second half of the campaign. Have some ratings from a dire day out in the Potteries.
5. Ryo Hatsuse - 3
Started off the pace, lunging into two early fouls, and never quite seem to recover his radar. Caught in no man's land a wee bit for the opener. Struggled. Hooked at the break. | UGC
6. Shea Charles - 5
One of many who haven't been at their sparkling best for a wee while now. Showed desire to get about and made interventions but little in the way of match-gripping quality. | Steve Ellis / UGC
7. Stuart Armstrong - 4
Was involved in some of Wednesday's few brighter moments and sought to provide some control. But it was all a bit laboured. Ultimately, an off-day for all. | SWFC / UGC
8. Svante Ingelsson - 4
Taken off on the hour and didn't look delighted. Scrappy for the main part but put his foot in. | UGC