Pride and crucial Championship points are on the line as Derby County host Birmingham City at Pride Park on September 12, 2026. Despite Derby's superior overall record this season (20W 9D 17L) and higher goal tally (67 scored), their recent form has been concerning, with just two wins from their last five outings. This dip in performance coincides with a surprisingly low 10% home win probability, suggesting the bookmakers see them as underdogs.
Birmingham, meanwhile, arrive with momentum. Their recent five-game unbeaten run (3W 2D 0L) showcases a resilient side, even if their overall season record (17W 13D 16L) is less impressive. They have also found the net consistently, scoring 57 goals while conceding 56. The historical head-to-head paints a mixed picture, with recent encounters often tight affairs, including a 1-0 Derby win and a 1-1 draw. With both teams possessing a 45% chance of a draw or an away win, this fixture promises to be a tense, tactical battle. Watch for Birmingham's defensive solidity against Derby's attacking intent, and how recent form impacts the outcome.
1. J. Widell Zetterstrom, 28. D. Sanderson, 6. S. Langas, 44. E. Cashin, 18. C. Taylor, 20. A. Mowatt, 4. D. Ozoh, 26. R. Hedges, 8. B. Clark, 16. M. Fuseini, 11. S. Szmodics
1. J. Beadle, 26. B. Osayi-Samuel, 5. P. Neumann, 4. C. Klarer, 25. K. Lund, 24. T. Iwata, 8. Paik Seung-Ho, 7. C. Vicente, 28. J. Stansfield, 17. L. Millar, 9. A. Priske
Match events
19' Card Yellow Card — Mohammed Fuseini (Derby)
21' Card Yellow Card — Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)
40' Goal Normal Goal — Bobby Clark (Derby) (assists: Sammie Szmodics)
42' Goal Normal Goal — Carlos Vicente (Birmingham) (assists: Liam Millar)
44' Card Yellow Card — August Priske (Birmingham)
54' subst Substitution 1 — Henrik Wendel Meister (Derby) (assists: Oscar Fraulo)
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