Goals from Josh Windass and Michael Smith did the business for the Owls, who had a huge number of shooting chances and even - this is no print error - won a penalty, which Windass calmly dispatched. The win was a professional and steady away return and a jump back to winning ways.
Chance completion will remain a talking point at Middlewood Road no doubt and James Beadle turned superman when required between the sticks, but Wednesday were the better side and fully deserved their win on the road on a night their hosts clearly had their issues.
Here are our ratings from a chilly but satisfying evening for Sheffield Wednesday at the MKM Stadium.
13. Anthony Musaba - 6
The footballer otherwise known as Mustafa. On in place of Windass at half-time. Didn't seem to get hold of it as much as he may have liked but effective in moments. One long, snaking run showed his threat and he grabbed an assist, calmly tucking Smith back inside. | UGC
14. Liam Palmer - 7
On to provide some nous with 25 minutes or so remaining. Vitally important intervention in his own box on 70 minutes. Steadied the whole thing down. | UGC
15. Svante Ingelsson - 7
On with 25 minutes or so to go to help shore things up. Outside-the-boot-swazzy-one almost put Smith in to seal it with 15 minutes to go. Played with experience and broke things up when required. | UGC
