Derby vs West Brom: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Derby County prepare to host West Brom on September 9, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Derby County, currently 16th in the standings with 4 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

West Brom, sitting 7th with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Derby County and West Brom have favored Derby County, ending in a 1-1 draw. Over the past few seasons, Derby County have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Portsmouth, Derby County recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Widell Zetterstrom, Taylor, Forsyth, Sanderson, Langas, Mowatt, Fraulo, Brewster, Clark, Hedges, Szmodics. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

West Brom's last outing came against Charlton Athletic, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured O'Leary, Styles, Campbell, Phillips, Galves, Price, Diakite, Molumby, Tunde, Morgan, Myhre. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Derby County are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derby County and West Brom 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 plenty of goals: Derby County's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. West Brom's games average 3.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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