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Wednesday midfielder Josh Onamah is missing with a hamstring injury, as was captain Tom Lees who failed a late fitness test.
That meant a start for youngster Jordan Thorniley at centre-half, alongside Michael Hector.
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Hide AdNew signings Dominic Iorfa, Rolando Aarons and Achraf Lazaar were all named on the bench.
George Boyd came close to giving the Owls the perfect start, but his shot was well saved by Emi Martinez.
At the other end, Keiren Westwood had to be alert to palm away Liam Moore's deflected effort.