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Derby most-used starting XI49 MATCHES
Derby's most-used starting XI last season, across 49 official matches, was Zetterström in goal, a back three of Clarke, Sanderson and Elder, and Brereton, Agyemang and Morris further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Sanderson, Elder, Ozoh and Brereton.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 20 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Derby last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Nothing indexed from the club site yet. Managers usually speak the day before a match.
Last Season's Most Common Derby XI
Based on 49 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
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- Who started Derby's last match?
- Derby's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): J. Widell Zetterstrom, J. Ward, S. Langas, M. Clarke, C. Forsyth, D. Ozoh, L. Travis, B. Brereton Diaz, S. Szmodics, J. Banel, C. Morris.
- What was Derby's last result?
- Derby lost to Sheffield Utd 1–2 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Derby last win?
- Derby last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating QPR 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for Derby?
- C. Morris has taken the most penalties for Derby in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.
- Who has made the most starts for Derby in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Clarke leads with 45 starts for Derby across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Derby use most often?
- Derby have used a 4-2-3-1 in 23 of their 49 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Derby goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Widell Zetterstrom has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Derby in the 2025-26 season, starting 33 matches.
- Which Derby defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Clarke has made the most starts as defender for Derby in the 2025-26 season, starting 45 matches.
- Which Derby midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- B. Clark has made the most starts as midfielder for Derby in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Derby forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- B. Brereton Diaz has made the most starts as forward for Derby in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.