Wobbles in recent outings, injuries to key players, form struggles - the Owls have made it tough on themselves as they look to kill a run of four games without victory.
But the fact is they sit in an enviable position and promotion is still in their own hands.
Lincoln City are a tough nut to crack and Wednesday may not have it all their own way this afternoon - the Imps have drawn 18 times this season and have recorded away day vitories at Barnsley and Ipswich Town.
A win would calm the nerves and set the Owls back on their way.
Here’s the team our man Alex Miller would be tempted to plump for - fitness permitting.
5. RWB - Liam Palmer
A stalwart of the campaign, Palmer is equally effective wide right or in the back three. He spoke strongly about some of the measures Wednesday must put in place to jump out of their form funk on pre-match media duty. Hunt is out and so he is the primary option on the wing. Photo: Steve Ellis
6. CM - Will Vaulks
Passion, energy battling spirit. Vaulks has become a must-pick in this Owls side and has the ability to drag a game in Wednesday’s favour. Along with his midfield colleagues, his control of the game is vitally important. Photo: Steve Ellis
7. Owls Reece James Pic Steve Ellis
This is where things get a little interesting. Would Moore stick James into midfield after such a long period having not played there? He certainly did the business for him there from time to time at Donny and he’s a player the manager trusts. With the likes of FDB, Adeniran and Bakinson not having pulled up any trees, Moore admitted he would be comfortable slotting James in the midfield. Photo: Steve Ellis Steve Ellis
8. CM - Barry Bannan
Of course he plays. The skipper will want to wrestle control of things alongside his midfield teammates and produce a patient but intense tempo that hands his side control of the battle. | Getty Images