Match report

Derby Stuns Bristol City with 5-0 Victory in Championship Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
0–5
FT
Derby
Derby
Jan 30, 2026

In a surprising turn of events at Ashton Gate, Derby stunned Bristol City with an emphatic 5-0 victory in the Championship. The Rams were relentless from the opening whistle, scoring three goals within the first twenty minutes to put the game out of reach for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • Derby scored five goals: R. Brewster (13'), B. Brereton Diaz (16'), Bobby Clark (36'), P. Agyemang (66'), and L. Salvesen (88')
  • • Bristol City struggled to find their rhythm, with no shots on target recorded throughout the match.
  • • Derby's early goals set a strong pace: Brewster opened the scoring after an assist from C. Elder; Brereton Diaz scored courtesy of Bobby Clark’s pass; and Clark himself netted following a cross from Brereton Diaz.
  • • Late substitutes L. Salvesen and A. Weimann combined for Derby's fifth goal in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Vitek (G)
  • 19 G. Tanner (D)
  • 16 R. Dickie (D)
  • 3 C. Pring (D)
  • 17 M. Sykes (M)
  • 4 A. Randell (M)
  • 12 J. Knight (M)
  • 2 R. McCrorie (M)
  • 20 S. Bell (F)
  • 10 S. Twine (F)
  • 18 E. Riis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Lumley
  • 40 S. Morsy
  • 21 Neto Borges
  • 29 L. Pecover
  • 44 G. Earthy
  • 30 S. Armstrong
  • 24 S. Naylor
  • 8 J. Williams
  • 11 D. Burgzorg

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. O'Donnell (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 20 C. Elder (D)
  • 18 D. Ozoh (M)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 10 R. Brewster (M)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Vickers
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 4 D. Batth
  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 15 L. Salvesen
  • 16 L. Thompson
  • 29 O. Fraulo
  • 34 J. Banel
  • 37 O. Eames

Timeline

  1. Derby
    11' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ozoh

    Foul

  2. Derby
    13' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Brewster · Assist: C. Elder
  3. Derby
    16' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz · Assist: Bobby Clark
  4. Derby
    36' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    Bobby Clark · Assist: B. Brereton Diaz
  5. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sykes · On: Neto Borges
  6. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Bell · On: S. Armstrong
  7. Derby
    60' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Travis · On: O. Fraulo
  8. Bristol City
    63' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Twine · On: D. Burgzorg
  9. Derby
    66' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Agyemang · Assist: J. Ward
  10. Derby
    70' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Brewster · On: J. Banel
  11. Derby
    71' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: L. Salvesen
  12. Bristol City
    74' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Randell · On: S. Morsy
  13. Derby
    78' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: A. Weimann
  14. Derby
    78' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: O. Eames
  15. Bristol City
    80' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    C. Pring

    Foul

  16. Derby
    88' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Salvesen · Assist: A. Weimann

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Derby
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 17
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 554 364
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 1 7
xG 0.23 2.00
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 456 284
Shots Inside Box 3 13
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby took control early, scoring two goals within three minutes (13' and 16') to establish a commanding lead over Bristol City.
  • ▸ The Rams continued their strong offensive momentum with Bobby Clark's third goal in the 36th minute, ensuring Bristol City never recovered from the onslaught.