Rochdale 2 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Unhappy start for Megson

Goalkeeper Nicky Weaver returned from a knee injury and loan signing Isaiah Osbourne was available for the first time although the midfielder started on the bench.

Winger Jermaine Johnson was ruled out by illness but there were recalls for Mark Beevers, Darren Potter, Mark Reynolds and Neil Mellor.

But the Owls were behind after just 15 minutes, Matt Done scoring for Rochdale. And it was soon 2-0, when Gary Jones converted a 27th minute penalty.

Gary Madine grabbed a 90th minute goal for the Owls, but it was a mere consolation.