Match report

Derby Defeats Carlisle 2-0 in League One Clash

Derby
Derby
2–0
FT
Carlisle
Carlisle
Apr 27, 2024

Derby held off Carlisle to secure a 2-0 win in the League One match at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday. The Rams took control early with Michael Bird scoring just five minutes into the game, assisted by Kane Wilson. James Collins added another goal for Derby in the second half from a Stephen Bradley assist, effectively sealing the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Derby won 2-0 against Carlisle in League One.
  • • Michael Bird scored in the 5th minute (assisted by Kane Wilson).
  • • James Collins netted Derby's second goal at 59 minutes (assisted by Stephen Bradley).
  • • Carlisle’s H. Neal received a yellow card in the 41st minute for a foul.

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Wildsmith (G)
  • 35 C. Nelson (D)
  • 5 S. Bradley (D)
  • 6 E. Cashin (D)
  • 2 K. Wilson (M)
  • 12 K. Smith (M)
  • 32 E. Adams (M)
  • 17 L. Sibley (M)
  • 8 M. Bird (F)
  • 9 J. Collins (F)
  • 11 N. Mendez-Laing (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Elder
  • 4 C. Hourihane
  • 16 L. Thompson
  • 7 T. Barkhuizen
  • 27 C. Blackett-Taylor
  • 31 J. Vickers
  • 14 C. Washington

Carlisle

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 40 H. Lewis (G)
  • 2 F. Back (D)
  • 26 B. Barclay (D)
  • 5 S. Lavelle (D)
  • 22 J. Mellish (D)
  • 3 J. Armer (D)
  • 10 A. McCalmont (M)
  • 33 H. Neal (M)
  • 21 D. McGeouch (M)
  • 9 G. Kelly (F)
  • 35 L. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Gibson
  • 27 J. Diamond
  • 16 J. Harris
  • 32 J. Emmanuel
  • 37 A. Dudik
  • 13 G. Breeze

Timeline

  1. Derby
    5' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bird · Assist: Kane Wilson
  2. Carlisle
    41' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    H. Neal

    Foul

  3. Derby
    59' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Collins · Assist: S. Bradley
  4. Carlisle
    70' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kelly · On: J. Gibson
  5. Derby
    72' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sibley · On: C. Elder
  6. Derby
    72' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kane Wilson · On: C. Hourihane
  7. Carlisle
    74' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. McGeouch · On: Jack Diamond
  8. Derby
    84' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bird · On: Liam Thompson
  9. Derby
    84' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Mendez-Laing · On: T. Barkhuizen
  10. Derby
    90'+1 Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Bradley · On: C. Blackett-Taylor

Match Stats

Stat Derby Carlisle
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 67% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 323 413
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 217 302
Shots Inside Box 3 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby took an early lead when Michael Bird scored just five minutes into the game, setting the tone and momentum.
  • ▸ James Collins' goal at the end of the first half solidified Derby's control over the match, making it difficult for Carlisle to stage a comeback.