Not many bet on a Wednesday win after a sluggish performance at Coventry in midweek. Fewer still had Liam Palmer down as the match-winner!
Take a look at our ratings as the battling Owls got back to winning ways.
1. SWFC 1 Preston 0
Liam Palmer scored the only goal of the game as Sheffield Wednesday beat Preston at Hillsborough.. but what of our ratings..? Scroll through and let us know what you think. Photo: Steve Ellis
2. Keiren Westwood - 7
Made a very smart save to deny Potts from range on 64 minutes on an otherwise quiet afternoon for the Owls keeper. Had a hairy-ish moment early doors in pushing away an awkward shot. Looked confident. Photo: Lewis Storey
3. Matt Penney - 6
Made two excellent crosses that came to nothing and was more comfortable going forward than at the back. Preston had most of their joy down his side, but he was tidy enough in the main. Photo: Steve Ellis
4. Tom Lees - 8
Lees' stellar season continues. Made a number of important interventions as Preston came on strong. An attack-stopping tackle on Molumby early doors set the tone. Photo: Stu Forster