It’s not been a welcome return to the Championship for Derby. Alongside Burnley, the Rams have scored the fewest league goals so far this term - one. And things aren’t all that likely to vastly improve here as their recent encounters with Sheffield United rarely amount to a goal rush. Alas who needs a goal rush when there’s a £200,000 jackpot on Footy 15 waiting to be won.

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Both of these sides are expected to be among the promotion candidates come May but it was a tale of two different starts for Sheffield United and QPR.

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As most of you will know already I am a man that likes a flutter and after examining the Premier 10 and Footy 15 matches this weekend, there are definitely a few ‘bankers’ in there to get you all started. After all, I can’t see any of the top four slipping up at the first hurdle though you may be surprised at a few of my other selections.

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Once again the destination of the Championship title looks extremely difficult to predict with a number of clubs in with a good shout. There’s the likes of Bristol City, Crystal Palace and Watford who all reached the play-offs last season though the impact of getting so close to promotion could have a negative affect on the players.

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After asking for patience from fans, it appears the Black Cats are ready to make an approach for some new blood. However, it may not be the “glory signing” Sunderland fans were hoping for.

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This will be the first Steel City Derby for nearly 2 years due to Sheffeld United’s fleeting visit to the Premier League. Neither side can claim to be on form as the Owls flirt with relegation whilst the Blades struggle to climb out of the bottom half of the table despite being one of the pre-season favourites for promotion.

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