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.
13. Barry Bannan - 5
Off the bench before the hour in place of Ingelsson. Tried to get things moving but things turned not long after his entrance. Carded for - we think - backchat? | UGC
14. Gabriel Otegbayo - 4
On for Iorfa just before the hour-mark. Got in a muddle on the ball a couple of times. A learning experience. | UGC
15. Pol Valentin - 5
Replaced Armstrong after 69 minutes in a system tweak. Barely saw the ball but did make one late dart into the box. | UGC
