Neil Thompson’s Owls didn’t do it flashy. It wasn’t aesthetically appealing. But they ground out a vital Championship win against one of their fellow relegation candidates.
Callum Paterson grabbed the goal with a bundled header, the defence kept a clean sheet.
May you dreams be jolly and bright. Here are the ratings from a hard-fought three points.
9. Adam Reach - 6
Showed some of the effects of his injury towards the end, but as ever, put in a excellent shift. First half effort to lob David Marshall could've been goal of the season on January 1. Photo: Alex Dodd - CameraSport
10. Callum Paterson - 6
Grabbed an ugly goal. He won't give a wee one. Worked hard and little stuck for him. Two in two. Ye cannae argue. Photo: Steve Ellis
11. Josh Windass - 5
Fed off scraps and couldn't get into the game, largely through no fault of his own. Worked hard and went off, worryingly, with a hamstring injury in the first half. Photo: Jan Kruger
12. Elias Kachunga - 6
On to replace the legs of Windass and did so, harrying the Derby defence and making a nuisance of himself. Devastating going forward? No, but an important role he played. Photo: Mick Walker - CameraSport