Sheff Wed and Sheff Utd average attendances compared to Championship rivals

How do Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday's average attendances compare to their rivals across the Championship?

It has been a challenging season for Steel City rivals Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.

For the Owls, off-field chaos, going into administration and points deductions have left them facing relegation into League One - but in difficult moments, Wednesday supporters have thrown their considerable and unwavering support behind their club in their hour of need. Attendances are up, the tills are ringing in the club shop and there is some positivity that brighter days could lie ahead as clarity is awaited over Wednesday’s next owners.

The Blades also found themselves in a difficult situation earlier in the season - although it was on-field matters rather than those behind the scenes that dominated the headlines. A relegation battle appeared to be on the cards as United struggled to find form - but Chris Wilder has coaxed a major improvement out of his squad and they are now looking up the table, rather than over their shoulders.

Both clubs have enjoyed an impressive support from fans in the first half of the season - but how do their average attendances compare to their rivals across the Championship?

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