Match report

Derby Defeats Stoke City 2-0 in Championship Clash

Derby
Derby
2–0
FT
Stoke City
Stoke City
Apr 6, 2026

Derby secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Stoke City in a crucial Championship match, punctuated by early and late goals from J. Banel and C. Morris, respectively. The win solidifies Derby's position in the competitive league standings, while Stoke City struggled to find their footing on the pitch.

Key Facts

  • • Derby defeated Stoke City 2-0 in the Championship match.
  • • J. Banel scored the opening goal in the 54th minute, assisted by C. Morris.
  • • C. Morris sealed the victory with a goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Bobby Clark.
  • • Stoke City's S. Agina received a yellow card in the 3rd minute.
  • • Derby's J. Banel and L. Travis also received yellow cards.

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Richard O'Donnell (G)
  • 23 Joe Ward (D)
  • 28 Dion Sanderson (D)
  • 5 Matthew Clarke (D)
  • 2 Derry Murkin (D)
  • 18 David Ozoh (M)
  • 27 Lewis Travis (M)
  • 25 Ben Brereton Díaz (M)
  • 42 Bobby Clark (M)
  • 7 Patrick Agyemang (M)
  • 9 Carlton Morris (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Jaydon Banel
  • 6 Sondre Langås
  • 54 Cruz Allen
  • 22 Max Johnston
  • 16 Liam Thompson
  • 3 Craig Forsyth
  • 29 Oscar Fraulo
  • 52 Jack Thompson
  • 15 Lars-Jørgen Salvesen

Stoke City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Gavin Bazunu (G)
  • 50 Sydney Agina (D)
  • 26 Ashley Phillips (D)
  • 18 Bosun Lawal (D)
  • 7 Sorba Thomas (M)
  • 15 Steven​ N'Zonzi (M)
  • 12 Tatsuki Seko (M)
  • 17 Eric Bocat (M)
  • 19 Tomáš Rigo (F)
  • 21 Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (F)
  • 29 Lamine Cissé (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Jun-Ho Bae
  • 20 Sam Gallagher
  • 25 Tommy Simkin
  • 42 Million Manhoef
  • 23 Ben Gibson
  • 49 Milan Smit
  • 8 Lewis Baker
  • 4 Ben Pearson
  • 3 Aaron Cresswell

Timeline

  1. Stoke City
    3' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Agina
  2. Stoke City
    35' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Rigo · On: J. Bae
  3. Derby
    41' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: J. Banel
  4. Stoke City
    46' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Cisse · On: S. Gallagher
  5. Derby
    54' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Banel · Assist: C. Morris
  6. Stoke City
    63' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. N'Zonzi · On: L. Baker
  7. Stoke City
    63' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Agina · On: M. Manhoef
  8. Derby
    69' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    L. Travis
  9. Stoke City
    78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bae · On: M. Smit
  10. Derby
    80' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Ozoh · On: O. Fraulo
  11. Derby
    85' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    J. Banel
  12. Derby
    89' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Morris · Assist: Bobby Clark
  13. Derby
    90'+2 Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: C. Allen
  14. Derby
    90'+2 Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Morris · On: L. Salvesen
  15. Derby
    90'+3 Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: M. Johnston

Match Stats

Stat Derby Stoke City
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 370 345
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 2.47 0.30
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 292 260
Shots Inside Box 15 5
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby took the lead in the 54th minute with J. Banel's goal, which came off a well-placed assist from C. Morris, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The late goal by C. Morris in the 89th minute, with assistance from Bobby Clark, effectively sealed Derby's victory and left Stoke City with little hope of a comeback.