This season was the first time that the Owls had gone 19 games without defeat in a single league campaign since the 1960/61 campaign, but Dave Jones’ Wednesday side managed a similar run decades later - only needed two seasons in two divisions to do it.
That run in 2012 started with a 1-0 victory over local rivals, Sheffield United, but manager at the time, Gary Megson, was fired just days after that victory and the decision to appoint Jones was swiftly made.
He didn’t lose a league game as Wednesday manager for half a year as promotion was secured with a famous run that saw them leapfrog the Blades, and it was only once they were back in the second tier that they were eventually beaten.
We had a look at the team that faced Palace on that day in September 2012 when - for the first time in over six months - Wednesday were finally beaten in a league game...
Here’s how they set up that day:
5. Lewis Buxton - RB
A Wednesday stalwart that enjoyed some very good times at S6, most notably the promotion season in 2011/12. Played for Rotherham United after leaving, and is now a sports consultant. Wrote ‘The Athlete’s Bible’ in 2020. Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Michail Antonio - RW
He’s gone on to become a Premier League superstar, and you could see during his time at Wednesday how much potential Antonio has in his locker. He played in a variety of different positions, but was always such a threat. Currently at West Ham, but maybe not playing as much as he’d like. Photo: Steve Ellis
7. Jose Semedo - CM
Became a cult hero in his own right during his spell at S6, both for his performances and his attitude to the club. Recently retired and is spending more time with his family. Photo: Steve Ellis
8. Rhys McCabe - CM
Still only 30, McCabe is not only still playing, but he’s also a player/manager pushing for promotion in Scotland with Airdrieonians. They’re currently third in League One. | Steve Ellis