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...
9. 16. Swansea City
Should have held on to take all three points in the South Wales derby vs Cardiff City, but a convincing 3-0 win over Preston leaves them in lower mid-table. Defeats at Middlesbrough and West Brom are to be expected. Photo: Dan Mullan
10. 15. Millwall - C
Plenty of brilliant attacking football that isn't usually associated with Neil Harris, and done well to arrest a slow start with four points from their last two. Photo: Alex Pantling
11. 14. Bristol City - C
Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Derby County really dampened a decent start. but five points from their opening four games is a solid return. Plenty of goals for and against. Photo: Nathan Stirk
12. 13. Norwich City - D
Opening-weekend defeat at Oxford United was cause for concern but new manager Johannes Hoff Thorup has somewhat steadied the ship. Below where they should be come May and one win from four is not ideal. Photo: Marc Atkins