The two sides played out a ding-dong second half in which they both looked to win the game. And it was the Owls that did so, Anthony Musaba poking Charles through to send the away end into chaos and his side towards a deserved away win.
It serves as a mark of character for Wednesday, who has less preparation time, more travel time after their midweek draw at Bristol City. Coming from behind after Jack Rudoni’s opener, Djeidi Gassama produced a classy strike back to level the scored before that late, late drama.
The win elevates Wednesday into 15th place in the table with 11 points heading into the international break. Here are our ratings from a barn-storming encounter in the Midlands.
5. Akin Famewo - 8
Didn't always have it easy early doors but battled and battled his way to yet another really excellent, confident performance. He was closest to Rudoni for Coventry's goal - could he have closed him down? | Steve Ellis / UGC
6. Max Lowe - 7
A couple of good interventions as Coventry were building attacks. Contributed going forward when he could. Good, solid stuff. | UGC
7. Shea Charles - 8
Goal-bound shot blocked after 20-odd minutes and a scooped effort from the deck well saved at close range 15 minutes later. Combative stuff in both directions throughout - lung-buster to win it. Some moment. | Steve Ellis / UGC
8. Barry Bannan - 8
The club put out a compilation video of his 100 goals and assists this week. If there was a moment that could sum up where he's at with Sheffield Wednesday, it was a lung-busting run and lunge to block a shot early in the second half. Did his thing in both directions - leader's performance. | UGC