Derby
Pride Park Stadium · Est. 1884
Derby's 2025/2026 Championship Campaign
Derby wrapped up their 2025/2026 Championship adventure in a solid 8th place, amassing 69 points from 46 games. Their record of 20 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses paints the picture of a team that could win on their day but sometimes found consistency as elusive as a quiet pub on a Friday night. They netted 67 goals, conceding 59, ending with a positive goal difference of +8 — not exactly a fortress, but not a sieve either.
The Rams showed a balanced approach at home and away, securing 10 victories in both settings. They scored slightly more on the road (36) than at Pride Park (31), while also keeping 12 clean sheets through the campaign. Defensive solidity was patchy, with 27 goals conceded at home and 32 away, reflecting a backline still prone to moments of mischief.
Looking ahead, Derby will be keen to build on this respectable showing to push closer to the play-offs. With a bit more bite in defence and an extra gear in attack, the Rams could be knocking on the door of the top six before long.
League position
Position 23- Promotion
- Relegation
Points trajectory
Rank 23
Manager
J. Eustace
England
Season at a glance
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Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 5 |
Derby's 2025/2026 Campaign: A Mixed Bag of Results
Derby's season in the Championship has been a tale of two halves, with a total of 20 wins equally split between home and away fixtures. Their biggest win streak isn't documented, suggesting a somewhat inconsistent run rather than a prolonged purple patch. They have drawn nine times but lost 17 matches, indicating more points were dropped through defeats rather than stalemates.
The Rams have shown a fairly balanced offensive output both home and away, scoring 31 and 36 goals respectively, resulting in a respectable goal difference of +8. Defensively, they've kept 12 clean sheets, with a slightly better record at home. Overall, Derby's performances have been enough to secure them an 8th place finish with 69 points, a solid if unspectacular showing that hints at promise but also room for improvement.
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Current Streaks
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Scored in 4 of last 5 games
Conceded in their last 5 games
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Lost 3 of last 5 games
Drew 2 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games
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Derby's Home and Away Form in the 2025/2026 Championship
Derby have demonstrated a rather balanced but contrasting form between home and away fixtures this season. At home, they scored 31 goals and conceded 27, managing to keep seven clean sheets. This suggests a fairly solid defensive setup on familiar turf, though not impregnable.
Away from home, Derby have been a bit more adventurous, netting 36 goals but also conceding 32. The lower number of clean sheets away (five) highlights a more open, possibly riskier approach on the road. Their equal number of wins home and away (10 each) shows they can perform consistently, but the higher number of away losses (10 compared to 7 at home) hints at occasional defensive lapses.
Overall, Derby’s split suggests a side willing to press forward away but aiming for steadiness at home—a recipe that has yielded a respectable eighth-place finish.
Fipster's record with Derby in the 2025/2026 Championship
Fipster has had a modest start with Derby this season, having scored on just one occasion. That outing resulted in a miss, indicating the model is still finding its feet when it comes to predicting this club's fortunes. With only a single graded fixture under its belt, the algorithm's record is very much in its infancy, leaving plenty of room for improvement as the campaign progresses.
Injuries
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Pride Park Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  J. Widell ZetterströmGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 9 | 0 | 0 | 810 | 7.17 |
| 1 |  N. BilokapićGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  R. O'DonnellGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 31 |  J. VickersGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 5.16 |
| 2 |  I. GordonDefender | Defender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 3 |  C. ForsythDefender | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 7.05 |
| 4 |  Raymond OfforDefender | Defender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 |  M. ClarkeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  S. LangåsDefender | Defender | 10 | 0 | 0 | 822 | 6.72 |
| 14 |  J. RobinsonDefender | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 6.13 |
| 18 |  C. TaylorDefender | Defender | 8 | 0 | 0 | 711 | 6.70 |
| 22 |  M. JohnstonDefender | Defender | 7 | 0 | 0 | 285 | 6.34 |
| 23 |  J. WardDefender | Defender | 10 | 0 | 0 | 714 | 6.84 |
| 24 |  R. NyambeDefender | Defender | 7 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 6.36 |
| 26 |  R. HedgesDefender | Defender | 12 | 0 | 0 | 807 | 6.67 |
| 28 |  D. SandersonDefender | Defender | 11 | 0 | 0 | 921 | 6.76 |
| 44 |  E. CashinDefender | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 169 | 7.50 |
| 4 |  D. OzohMidfielder | Midfielder | 9 | 0 | 0 | 645 | 6.65 |
| 8 |  B. ClarkMidfielder | Midfielder | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1090 | 6.90 |
| 10 |  R. BrewsterMidfielder | Midfielder | 10 | 0 | 1 | 386 | 6.53 |
| 11 |  S. SzmodicsMidfielder | Midfielder | 12 | 3 | 1 | 925 | 6.75 |
| 13 |  F. BilbijaMidfielder | Midfielder | 6 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 6.61 |
| 19 |  H. MeisterMidfielder | Midfielder | 8 | 0 | 0 | 353 | 6.19 |
| 20 |  A. MowattMidfielder | Midfielder | 10 | 0 | 0 | 769 | 6.86 |
| 27 |  L. TravisMidfielder | Midfielder | 5 | 0 | 0 | 357 | 6.86 |
| 29 |  O. FrauloMidfielder | Midfielder | 9 | 0 | 1 | 399 | 6.49 |
| 9 |  C. MorrisAttacker | Attacker | 9 | 1 | 1 | 763 | 6.83 |
| 15 |  L. SalvesenAttacker | Attacker | 12 | 2 | 0 | 274 | 6.54 |
| 16 |  M. FuseiniAttacker | Attacker | 8 | 1 | 1 | 446 | 6.72 |
| 33 |  C. Blackett-TaylorAttacker | Attacker | 8 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 5.97 |
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