Derby vs Swansea: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Derby County prepare to host Swansea on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Derby County, currently 11th in the standings with 45 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 18 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Swansea, sitting 15th with 42 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Derby County and Swansea have favored Swansea, with Swansea claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Ipswich Town, Derby County recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Vickers, Murkin, Batth, Clarke, Ward, Travis, Ozoh, Brewster, Clark, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Swansea's last outing came against Sheffield Wed, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Vigouroux, Tymon, Burgess, Cabango, Galbraith, Stamenic, Nunes, Cullen, Franco, Pereira Martins, Vipotnik. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Derby County are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derby County and Swansea are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Derby County's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Swansea's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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