Match report

Derby Stalls West Brom's Push, Secures 1-1 Draw in Championship

Derby
Derby
1–1
FT
West Brom
West Brom
Jan 23, 2026

Derby held off a resilient West Brom side at Pride Park, securing a crucial point after scoring early through P. Agyemang and holding on until C. Mepham equalized for West Brom late in the match. The draw sees Derby maintain their standing in the Championship table.

Key Facts

  • • Derby's P. Agyemang scored a goal at 44 minutes.
  • • West Brom's C. Mepham equalized with a goal at 90 minutes.
  • • Karlan Grant, A. Heggebo, and J. Molumby received yellow cards for West Brom.
  • • Liam Travis and Chris Elder were cautioned for Derby.

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 4 D. Batth (D)
  • 20 C. Elder (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 18 D. Ozoh (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 10 R. Brewster (M)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. O'Donnell
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 28 D. Sanderson
  • 29 O. Fraulo
  • 16 L. Thompson
  • 11 C. Blackett-Taylor
  • 19 K. Jackson
  • 15 L. Salvesen
  • 14 A. Weimann

West Brom

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. O'Leary (G)
  • 21 I. Price (D)
  • 5 K. Bielik (D)
  • 3 N. Phillips (D)
  • 6 G. Campbell (D)
  • 4 C. Styles (D)
  • 11 M. Johnston (M)
  • 17 O. Diakite (M)
  • 8 J. Molumby (M)
  • 10 K. Grant (M)
  • 19 A. Heggebo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Griffiths
  • 14 A. Gilchrist
  • 2 C. Mepham
  • 29 C. Taylor
  • 27 A. Mowatt
  • 7 J. Wallace
  • 12 D. Dike
  • 9 J. Maja
  • 22 S. Iling Junior

Timeline

  1. West Brom
    5' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Karlan Grant

    Foul

  2. West Brom
    8' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Karlan Grant · On: S. Iling Junior
  3. West Brom
    40' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    A. Heggebo

    Foul

  4. Derby
    44' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Agyemang
  5. West Brom
    53' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    J. Molumby

    Foul

  6. Derby
    59' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    L. Travis

    Foul

  7. West Brom
    61' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Michael Johnston · On: J. Wallace
  8. West Brom
    61' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Callum Styles · On: D. Dike
  9. West Brom
    61' West Brom subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Heggebo · On: J. Maja
  10. Derby
    64' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: O. Fraulo
  11. Derby
    64' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Ozoh · On: Liam Thompson
  12. Derby
    64' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Brewster · On: C. Blackett-Taylor
  13. West Brom
    74' West Brom subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Bielik · On: C. Mepham
  14. Derby
    83' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    C. Elder

    Time wasting

  15. Derby
    85' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: D. Sanderson
  16. Derby
    85' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: L. Salvesen
  17. West Brom
    90' West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Mepham · Assist: J. Molumby

Match Stats

Stat Derby West Brom
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 12
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 440 313
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 1 4
xG 0.33 1.19
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 370 240
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 0 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby took the lead through P. Agyemang's goal in the 44th minute, giving them a crucial advantage before halftime.
  • ▸ West Brom's late equalizer by C. Mepham at the 90-minute mark ensured that neither team walked away from Pride Park with all three points.