Match report

Derby Defeats Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship Clash

Derby
Derby
1–0
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Jan 1, 2026

In a tightly contested match at Pride Park Stadium, Derby held off a determined Middlesbrough to secure a vital 1-0 victory. The lone goal came from Bobby Clark, who capitalized on an assist by L. Salvesen in the 70th minute. Despite several substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Derby managed their lead with resilience.

Key Facts

  • • Derby defeated Middlesbrough 1-0 at Pride Park Stadium.
  • • Bobby Clark scored the only goal of the game in the 70th minute with an assist from L. Salvesen.
  • • Derby made three substitutions: P. Agyemang, R. Brewster, and A. Weimann replaced players.
  • • Middlesbrough had five substitutions throughout the match including M. K. Sene, C. Brittain, A. Morris, A. Bangura, and T. Conway.
  • • Two yellow cards were given to Derby's C. Elder and L. Salvesen.

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 23 J. Ward (M)
  • 16 L. Thompson (M)
  • 32 E. Adams (M)
  • 20 C. Elder (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (F)
  • 10 R. Brewster (F)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. O'Donnell
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 4 D. Batth
  • 11 C. Blackett-Taylor
  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 15 L. Salvesen
  • 19 K. Jackson
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz
  • 27 L. Travis

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 2 C. Brittain (D)
  • 12 L. Ayling (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 24 A. Bangura (D)
  • 18 A. Morris (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 20 M. K. Sene (M)
  • 9 T. Conway (M)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (F)
  • 10 D. Burgzorg (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 14 A. Gilbert
  • 16 A. Browne
  • 17 M. Hamilton
  • 19 S. Nypan
  • 22 S. Silvera
  • 27 S. Hansen
  • 42 A. Kante
  • 47 A. Baptiste

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    46' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. K. Sene · On: A. Gilbert
  2. Derby
    59' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    C. Elder

    Foul

  3. Derby
    59' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: L. Salvesen
  4. Derby
    59' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Brewster · On: B. Brereton Diaz
  5. Derby
    70' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    Bobby Clark · Assist: L. Salvesen
  6. Derby
    73' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    L. Salvesen

    Foul

  7. Middlesbrough
    76' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Brittain · On: Samuel Silvera
  8. Middlesbrough
    77' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Morris · On: S. Nypan
  9. Derby
    78' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: A. Weimann
  10. Middlesbrough
    84' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gilbert

    Foul

  11. Middlesbrough
    87' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bangura · On: A. Browne
  12. Middlesbrough
    87' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Conway · On: M. Hamilton
  13. Middlesbrough
    90'+4 Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    Matt Targett

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Derby Middlesbrough
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 19
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 246 531
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.22 1.32
Shots off Target 1 10
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 179 467
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby took the lead in the 70th minute with Bobby Clark's goal, which changed the momentum of the game.
  • ▸ The yellow card issued to Middlesbrough’s Matt Targett in injury time further restricted their attacking options, sealing Derby's victory.