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...
21. 4. Leeds United - C
Daniel Farke has done well to ease early pressure and consecutive wins against Yorkshire rivals has gone a long way. Three straight clean sheets is evidence of a water-tight defence, even if the attacking unit needs a little oiling - something which will be helped by new signings settling in. | Getty Images
22. 3. Watford - A
Tipped for relegation by some but came flying out the blocks with three straight wins, admittedly against mid-table teams in Millwall, Stoke and Derby. First serious test ended in defeat at home to Sheffield United on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images
23. 2. West Brom - B
Unbeaten and the second-best defence in the league, conceding just two goals - as would be expected under Carlos Corberan. A lot of change in the summer and key players gone, but West Brom will be there or thereabouts come May. Photo: Nathan Stirk
24. 1. Sunderland - A*
Four games, four wins, 10 goals scored, once conceded. New head coach Regis Le Bris doing an excellent job so far and Black Cats unaffected by the loss of Jack Clarke over the weekend. A massive improvement on last season's dismal 16th-place finish. | Getty Images