Crisis-hit Steel City rivals set for unique derby

"Sheffield Wednesday were placed in administration on 24 October to finally bring an end to Dejphon Chansiri's 10-year spell as owner. Fans had long had enough of the Thai businessman, who failed to pay wages on time in five of his final seven months, with administration and the 12-point penalty that came with it seen as necessary evils. Although their situation may now seem perilous, in the four weeks since entering administration the news out of the club has been almost universally good."

"Supporters who had been boycotting have returned in huge numbers and Sunday's game is expected to be a sell-out. The club's administrators Begbies Traynor said last week that there were now 10 parties which had shown proof of funds to take the Owls on. On the pitch there has been just one win so far this season, away at Portsmouth, but despite their very limited resources Henrik Pedersen's men have lost fewer games than both Sunday's opponents and Norwich."

Sheffield Wednesday entered administration on 24 October, ending Dejphon Chansiri's 10-year ownership after repeated wage payment failures. Administration brought a 12-point penalty. Supporters who had been boycotting returned in large numbers and the next home game is expected to sell out. Administrators Begbies Traynor reported 10 parties had shown proof of funds to take over the club. On the pitch, Wednesday have managed one win so far, away at Portsmouth, and have lost fewer games than some rivals. Sheffield United have experienced the biggest season-on-season drop at this stage in the second tier, having finished third last season and lost the play-off final to Sunderland.

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