Talbot got the opening goal after being set up by Lewis McMahon, who most likely will start the season in midfield alongside Chris Marsden.
Mick Godber got Town's equaliser just after the hour mark, cancelling out The Owls' early lead.
It was a second-string Wednesday side although last season's player of the year Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu was playing, as was Chris Carr, Paul Smith and the useless Craig Armstrong.
Tonight will see more of a test for Chris Turner's men, as they play host to Birmingham City at Hillsborough.
Steve Bruce will give a debut to Emile Heskey while new signings like Muzzy Izzet, Jesper Gronkjaer and Mario Melchiot are expected to play a part.
Serial hair-criminal Robbie Savage should also make his first appearance for City since returning from injury - Owls fans just hope he keeps away from Matt Hamshaw's knees!