Bennett made his Sheffield Wednesday debut, in the opening game of the season, where he set up a goal for Rob Jones to score a header, in a 2–0 win over Rochdale. After the match, Bennett was praised by Megson for playing a role to assisting Rob Jones' goal. Two weeks later on 20 August 2011, Bennett scored his first Sheffield Wednesday goal, in a 2–1 win over Notts County.
Bennett made his Sheffield Wednesday appearance in the initial contest of the season and helped set up Rob Jones' scoring opportunity with a header, resulting in a 2–0 success over Rochdale. Following the game, Megson acknowledged Bennett's role in assisting Jones' goal. Two weeks later on August 20, 2011, Bennett marked his first Sheffield Wednesday goal with a 2–1 win against Notts County.