The September transfer window is now well underway and supporters from both sides of the city can reflect on a hectic start to the season. Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday have both enjoyed good early moments but also been left disappointed, with points dropped during the opening four fixtures.
Chris Wilder’s Blades have come through a busy summer of ins and outs, building a squad many would deem good enough for a promotion push with almost nothing to spend. They remain unbeaten but have dropped points in games they really should have won.
Meanwhile, Wednesday came flying out the blocks with a 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle but it's all been downhill since then. With that in mind, The Star has attempted to put a grade on the opening month at both Bramall Lane and Hillsborough, along with every other Championship team. Take a look below...
5. 20. Sheffield Wednesday - D
A rampant 4-0 win over Plymouth had many considering Wednesday as play-off dark horses but three defeats since has been a reality check. Performances have been decent for the most part though, and survival remains to goal for this squad. | Getty Images
6. 19. Hull City - E
Tipped to be in play-off contention again this season but far from it as things stand. New manager Tim Walter promised 'heart attack football' but two goals in four games suggests otherwise. Saturday's trip to Leeds was their first defeat but they remain winless. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
7. 18. Portsmouth - C
Survival the goal for most newly-promoted teams and Pompey look well set to achieve that. Without a win but points against each of Leeds, Luton and Middlesbrough is nothing to be sniffed at. Will need to start turning out wins against lower-league sides soon. Photo: Bryn Lennon
8. 17. Coventry City - E
Mark Robins' side are notoriously slow starters but recruited well this summer and should be further up the table. Only victory came against newly-promoted Oxford United and required a 96th-minute winner. | Getty Images