Josh Windass’ 11th minute strike settled matters in a game of few opportunities, while Dominic Iorfa was sent off for the visitors in the second half.
It maintains the Owls’ lead at the top of League One, yet there were still a number of encouraging Blues displays – and here are our on-the-whistle player ratings...
13. Colby Bishop of Portsmouth during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth at Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK on 17 January 2026.
Colby Bishop closes down Sheffield Wednesday's Gabriel Otegbayo. Picture: Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages Photo: Jez Tighe
14. Ebou Adams - 6
(Replaced Connor Ogilvie on 56 minutes) Looks like a player who relishes a fight. Photo: Portsmouth FC
16. Adrian Segecic of Portsmouth during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth at Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK on 17 January 2026.
Adrian Segecic in action against Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages Photo: Jez Tighe
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