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Next: West Brom · Wed 9 Sept

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  • TRANSFEROzoh signs from Crystal Palace31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERFuseini joins on loan31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERCashin joins on loan from Brighton31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMeister joins on loan from Pisa29 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERHedges signs from Blackburn19 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERTurley returns from a loan at Dunfermline14 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERWeimann leaves for Cheltenham13 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMowatt signs from West Brom12 Aug · Transfer

Derby predicted lineup vs West Brom1 UNAVAILABLE

Derby are without Travis at home to West Brom in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Zetterström in goal, a back three of Langås, Taylor and Sanderson, and Szmodics and Blackett-Taylor further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. MIDTravisOut
  2. FWDSzmodicsDoubtful

Team news

  • Unavailable: Travis (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Szmodics.
  • Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Derby, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

J. Eustace, Derby manager
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EnglandSince Feb 2025
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 24 of last 30
4-2-3-1
80%
3-4-1-2
7%
3-5-1-1
3%
4-4-1-1
3%

Most Common Derby Starting XI

Based on 6 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Derby transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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DEPARTED
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IN · 6
  • OOzohfrom Crystal PalaceTransferAUG '26
  • FFuseiniLoanAUG '26
  • CCashinfrom BrightonLoanAUG '26
  • MMeisterfrom PisaLoanAUG '26
  • HHedgesfrom BlackburnFree agentAUG '26
  • MMowattfrom West BromTransferAUG '26
OUT · 6
  • TTurleyto DunfermlineLoan returnAUG '26
  • WWeimannto CheltenhamFree agentAUG '26
  • BBrownto RochdaleLoanAUG '26
  • TThompsonto Mansfield TownTransferAUG '26
  • WWheeldonFree agentAUG '26
  • BBatthto MillwallFree agentAUG '26
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 116 DAYS
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Derby

What is Derby's expected lineup?
Derby are without Travis at home to West Brom in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches is: Zetterström in goal, a back three of Langås, Taylor and Sanderson, and Szmodics and Blackett-Taylor further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Zetterström, Langås, Taylor, Sanderson, Fraulo, Clark, Mowatt, Travis (out), Hedges, Szmodics, Blackett-Taylor.
Who started Derby's last match?
Derby's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): J. Widell Zetterström, S. Langås, R. Nyambe, D. Sanderson, C. Taylor, O. Fraulo, A. Mowatt, R. Hedges, H. Meister, R. Brewster, S. Szmodics.
What was Derby's last result?
Derby lost to West Ham 0–3 on 5 Sept 2026.
When did Derby last win?
Derby last won on 1 Sept 2026, beating Portsmouth 2–0.
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?
C. Taylor leads with 6 starts for Derby across all competitions this season.
What formation does Derby use most often?
Derby have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 5 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 6 matches.
Which Derby defender has started the most this season?
Charlie Taylor has made the most starts as defender for Derby this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Derby midfielder has started the most this season?
Oscar Fraulo has made the most starts as midfielder for Derby this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Derby forward has started the most this season?
Sammie Szmodics has made the most starts as forward for Derby this season, starting 4 matches.
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