The homegrown central defender was up for a free-kick which the Owls failed to clear, with Sutton left completely free to nod home from six yards and secure a 2-1 win.

After an uneventful first three quarters of the match, it suddenly exploded into life.

Calum Kavanagh put Oldham ahead in the 66th minute with a fierce drive after Mike Fondop headed on Noah Chilvers’ right-wing cross – his sixth goal of the season.

Wednesday equalised 10 minutes later through former Oldham forward Davis Keillor-Dunn.

The Wrexham loanee found the bottom corner with a shot from a cross by substitute Sean Fusire, his fifth of the campaign. His celebrations were muted in respect for his former club.

The match ignited further in the 84th minute following a touchline fracas involving a large number of players. Oldham manager Micky Mellon was sent off and Sheffield Wednesday player Callum Slattery booked.

After Sutton’s winning goal, Oldham defended resolutely to close out the game.