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2 days ago | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Derby County left it late to secure their spot in the second division for the 2025/26 season, but a 0-0 draw with Stoke City on the final day was enough to achieve their goal. Just three years ago, however, survival was almost impossible. In fact, survival was the least of DCFC’s worries as the club fell into administration.
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1 week ago | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Derby County have finished their 2024/25 campaign in high spirits following their Championship survival. It went down to the final day, but achieving 19th spot can be seen as a great success for DCFC. The Rams appeared dead and buried at one point, bottom of the table and seven points adrift prior to Eustace replacing Paul Warne in the hot seat. Fast forward to May, however, and a 0-0 draw with Stoke City saw the East Midlands outfit finish one point above the drop zone.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett |byJacob Hackett
Derby County are now 13 matches into their Championship return since winning promotion from League One last season, so naturally their squad has undergone a few changes. Amongst a number of new additions, the Rams have extended contracts for players such as and this season whilst Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Eiran Cashin saw their deals prolonged earlier in the year.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett |byJacob Hackett
Blackburn Rovers have slowly dropped down the pecking order in recent weeks having picked up just one win from their last six fixtures, though they are still sitting healthily at 8th spot in the table. John Eustace’s side started the campaign on fire, but have struggled to maintain momentum as the season begins to unfold. Having drawn 0-0 to West Brom during their last midweek encounter, Rovers have gone on to lose 1-0 against Watford and 2-0 against Sheffield United.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett |byJacob Hackett
Derby County come into their clash with Coventry City without a win in their last four outings following their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Stoke City on Saturday afternoon. Three consecutive 1-1 draws with Millwall, Oxford United and Hull City prior to their defeat at the bet365 Stadium has seen Paul Warne’s side drop from 12th to 14th in the table as things stand.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Derby County secured a deserved 2-0 win over QPR in their last outing as Curtis Nelson and Marcus Harness found the back of the net to wrap up the result. The Rams rose to 12th in the table following their victory over the Hoops, now on four wins and five defeats from their opening nine Championship fixtures. Eyes will now be peeled on the starting XI selected by Paul Warne as the East Midlands outfit continue to chase their first away points of the season.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Notts County have their ambitions set on promotion this season after their push to reach League One fell flat during the last campaign. Stuart Maynard’s side currently occupy 3rd spot in the table after an impressive start, though dropped points in each of their last two league outings against Port Vale and Chesterfield. The Magpies lost 1-0 on home soil to the Valiants prior to rescuing a point late on against the Spireites as David McGoldrick struck to seal a 2-2 draw on their travels.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Bradford City have started their campaign in fine form and find themselves sitting 7th in the table ahead of their upcoming encounter. They have lost just one of their last six outings in all competitions, winning their last two. The Bantams took care of Newport County on home soil, winning 3-1 thanks to efforts from Andy Cook, Jamie Walker and Bobby Pointon, prior to sealing a 2-0 win away from home against Tranmere Rovers last time out.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Blackpool endured a relatively disappointing start to their campaign prior to the appointment of Steve Bruce as manager. The veteran boss took to the helm in early September and was unbeaten in the third tier until his side faced Mansfield Town in their last outing. The Seasiders lost 2-0 to the Stags on their travels, ultimately undone by Will Evans’ first-half brace, though would be forgiven for feeling like they deserved more from the encounter.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett
Derby County have enjoyed a steady start to their second tier return, currently occupying 12th spot in the table after their opening nine outings. The Rams’ home form has been a real strength, defeating the likes of Middlesbrough, Bristol City, Cardiff City and QPR all without conceding a goal. Away from home, however, has been a different story.
