Match report

Derby Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in Championship Clash

Derby
Derby
2–1
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Mar 7, 2026

Derby secured a crucial 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, thanks to goals from Brereton Diaz and Clarke. Despite a spirited effort from the visitors, Derby's early lead and second-half resilience proved decisive in the encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Derby 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
  • • B. Brereton Diaz scored the opening goal for Derby at 11'
  • • J. Yates equalized for Sheffield Wednesday at 17'
  • • M. Clarke secured the victory for Derby with a goal at 45'
  • • R. Brewster was substituted by D. Ozoh at 62'
  • • S. Szmodics was substituted by J. Banel at 74'

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Vickers (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 2 D. Murkin (D)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 19 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 10 R. Brewster (M)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. O'Donnell
  • 9 C. Morris
  • 34 J. Banel
  • 37 O. Eames
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 29 O. Fraulo
  • 18 D. Ozoh
  • 54 C. Allen
  • 44 I. Gordon

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Charles (G)
  • 22 G. Otegbayo (D)
  • 2 L. Palmer (D)
  • 6 D. Iorfa (D)
  • 24 J. Heskey (M)
  • 4 S. Fusire (M)
  • 17 C. McNeill (M)
  • 8 S. Ingelsson (M)
  • 45 T. Adaramola (M)
  • 9 J. Lowe (F)
  • 12 J. Yates (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 L. Stretch
  • 18 M. Nakamba
  • 11 I. Ugbo
  • 21 J. Ndala
  • 28 C. McGhee
  • 27 R. Johnson
  • 31 W. Grainger
  • 37 J. Thornton
  • 32 J. Emery

Timeline

  1. Derby
    11' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz · Assist: R. Brewster
  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    17' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Yates · Assist: J. Lowe
  3. Derby
    33' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    B. Brereton Diaz

    Foul

  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    37' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    L. Palmer

    Foul

  5. Derby
    45' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Clarke · Assist: J. Ward
  6. Derby
    62' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Brewster · On: D. Ozoh
  7. Derby
    74' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: J. Banel
  8. Sheffield Wednesday
    74' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. McNeill · On: J. Ndala
  9. Derby
    75' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: C. Morris
  10. Sheffield Wednesday
    82' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Yates · On: J. Thornton
  11. Derby
    89' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Clarke · On: O. Fraulo
  12. Sheffield Wednesday
    89' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Fusire · On: I. Ugbo

Match Stats

Stat Derby Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 408 322
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 2.47 0.73
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 326 247
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby's early goal by Brereton Diaz at 11' set the tone, giving them a quick lead and confidence.
  • ▸ Clarke's goal just before half-time at 45' was crucial, helping Derby regain the lead and stabilize their position.