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  • TRANSFERTurley returns from a loan at Dunfermline14 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERWeimann leaves for Cheltenham13 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMowatt signs from West Brom12 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBrown goes out on loan to Rochdale5 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERThompson leaves for Mansfield Town4 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERWheeldon leaves2 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERBatth leaves for Millwall1 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSzmodics returns from a loan at Ipswich31 Jul · Loan

Derby most-used starting XI46 MATCHES

Derby's most-used starting XI this season, across 46 official matches, was Zetterström in goal, a back four of Clarke, Sanderson, Langås and Elder, and Brereton, Agyemang and Morris further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Elder and Brereton.
  • Unavailable: Clarke (Out), Agyemang (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Derby this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

J. Eustace, Derby manager
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J. Eustace
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 22 of last 30
4-2-3-1
73%
3-4-1-2
10%
3-5-1-1
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4-4-1-1
3%
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Stats & Facts

Derby

Who started Derby's last match?
Derby's starting XI on 22 Aug 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström, Max Johnston, Sondre Langås, Charlie Taylor, Dion Sanderson, Lewis Travis, Alex Mowatt, Oscar Fraulo, Bobby Clark, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Carlton Morris.
What was Derby's last result?
Derby drew with Cardiff 2–2 on 22 Aug 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 this season?
Charlie Taylor leads with 3 starts for Derby across all competitions this season.
What formation does Derby use most often?
Derby have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Derby goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Jacob Widell Zetterström has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Derby this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Derby defender has started the most this season?
Charlie Taylor has made the most starts as defender for Derby this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Derby midfielder has started the most this season?
Lewis Travis has made the most starts as midfielder for Derby this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Derby forward has started the most this season?
Carlton Morris has made the most starts as forward for Derby this season, starting 3 matches.
Squad · 32 players

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