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.
9. Djeidi Gassama - 5
Took on Wednesday's first shot in the 46th minute and produced a couple of bright-ish moments in the first half. Otherwise, not his day. | UGC
10. Josh Windass - 4
Tried to get things going and showed spurts of energy, didn't see much of it but like everyone else, little went his way. | UGC
11. Callum Paterson - 4
Had the best chance of the afternoon, but headed Ingelsson's cross into the deck for it to bounce over. Won four aerials and cleared Wednesday's lines to decent effect. Offensively, not in the game - but not alone. | UGC
12. Marvin Johnson - 5
On for the struggling Hatsuse at the break. Couldn't contribute anything towards a comeback, though one ball down the left showed promise. Not long after he came on, it was curtains in terms of the game itself. | UGC