Sheffield Wednesday return to action against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal
September is the month in which Sheffield Wednesday typically kick on under Carlos Carvalhal.
Having taken only five points in August 2015 and again in August 2016, the Owls went on to pick up seven (from four games) and 12 (five) the following month.
Ferdando Forestieri in action for Sheffield Wednesday against Bolton in September 2015
And having accrued six this time around, another autumnal pick-me-up is required – especially with rivals Sheffield United and Leeds United coming up.
Strong starters Nottingham Forest (sixth with nine points) provide Wednesday’s first post-international-break test, in Saturday’s late kick-off at Hillsborough.
And the Owls’ squad could be boosted by the recent additions of Joost van Aken and Jacob Butterfield, while key midfielder Kieran Lee looks to be on his way back to full fitness.
New Sheffield Wednesday recruit Joost van Aken (left)
Carvalhal does, however, have concerns over Glenn Loovenss, Fernando Forestieri and Barry Bannan, although the latter is expected to be ready.
Meanwhile, Morgan Fox, Jordan Rhodes and Ross Wallace are all in contention to start.
Here’s how HITC Sport suspects Wednesday will look:
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