The Owls will finish the year third in the table, only outside the automatic promotion places on goals scored following Ipswich Town’s 2-2 draw at Portsmouth. Michael Smith was on target twice at Hillsborough as Darren Moore’s side beat Port Vale.
He netted from the penalty spot in the 30th minute and added a stunning second goal after 70 minutes. Across South Yorkshire, Robbie Cundy’s 86th-minute winner earned Barnsley a 2-1 victory at home to Fleetwood.
The hosts extended their unbeaten run to seven League One games as Cundy headed home late on after an Admiral Muskwe penalty had cancelled out James Norwood’s opener for Barnsley.
Following the latest round of festive fixtures in the third tier, we have put together the best XI from Thursday’s and Friday’s games using WhoScored ratings. Take a look...
5. Joe Ward - 8.6
The Peterborough midfielder scored in his side's 2-0 victory over MK Dons. Photo: Mark Thompson
6. Liam Shaw - 8.7
The Morecambe man netted in his side's victory over Accrington Stanley - he also made five tackles in an all-round midfield display. Photo: Pete Norton
7. George Byers - 7.2
The Owls midfielder made six tackles and won four aerial duels as Sheffield Wednesday beat Port Vale 2-0. Photo: Barrington Coombs
8. Adam Randell - 8.1
The Plymouth midfielder provided the assist for his side's winning goal against Wycombe. Made four key passes in total. Photo: GLYN KIRK