Bristol City FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- Bristol City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Keith Stroud
7 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Bristol City FC | Derby County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #22 |
| 13 | Points | 5 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 5 |
| 11 | Scored | 7 |
| 12 | Conceded | 14 |
| -1 | GD | -7 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 0.63 |
| 50% | Win % | 13% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Bristol City FC are 8th (13 pts). Derby County FC are 22nd (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bristol City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Derby County FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bristol City FC
| Dominic Ballard | 3 G | |
| Lorent Tolaj | 2 G | 1 A |
| Scott Twine | 2 G |
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol City FC launch into their encounter with Derby County FC.
- 5' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Derby County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' England international Nathan Byrne has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' It looks surprising Bristol City FC does not make any changes. Lee Buchanan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Bristol City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Derby County FC backline.
- 45' The referee shows Bristol City FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol City FC and Derby County FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' Bristol City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lee Buchanan.
- 63' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate Stadium. Derby County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 69' Another change for Bristol City FC made on 69 minute. Callum O'Dowda leaves to be changed by Chris Brunt.
- 72' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Duane Holmes is withdrawn and Morgan Whittaker gets his opportunity.
- 77' The 33-year-old Andre Wisdom has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 78' Famara Diedhiou puts Bristol City FC on the lead.
- 81' Another substitution for Derby County FC to replace Max Bird by Louie Sibley on 81 minute.
- 83' Bristol City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Taylor Moore is hanging Nahki Wells on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' A tactical swap from Derby County FC — Jahmal Hector-Ingram on, Nathan Byrne off on 88 minutes.
- 90' The crowd applauds Jamie Paterson as he leaves the pitch. Tommy Rowe steps in for Bristol City FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bristol City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
11
Callum O'Dowda ↓ Chris Brunt 69'
-
10
Jamie Paterson ↓ Tommy Rowe 90'
- 3
- 2
- 18
-
7
Chris Martin ↓ Famara Diedhiou 69'
-
21
Nahki Wells ↓ Taylor Moore 83'
- 1
- 26
- 4
Bench
-
9
Famara Diedhiou ↑ 69'
- 12
- 19
-
29
Chris Brunt ↑ 69'
-
25
Tommy Rowe ↑ 90'
-
23
Taylor Moore ↑ 83'
- 27
- 34
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
-
8
Max Bird ↓ Louie Sibley 81'
- 10
- 9
-
25
Duane Holmes ↓ Morgan Whittaker 72'
- 1
- 12
- 32
- 26
- 38
Bench
- 21
- 3
- 33
- 22
- 4
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 81'
-
18
Morgan Whittaker ↑ 72'
-
49
Jahmal Hector-Ingram ↑ 88'
- 37
Coach
Liam Rosenior
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andreas Weimann | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 2 |
| Timm Klose | 1 |
| Kenzo Goudmijn | 1 |
| Josh Brownhill | 1 |
| Kayden Jackson | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
2020-11-21
Bristol City FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2020-11-06
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Bristol City FC
W
2020-11-03
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Bristol City FC
W
2020-10-31
Bristol City FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
2020-10-28
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Bristol City FC
L
2020-10-24
Bristol City FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
Derby County FC Form
2020-11-21
Bristol City FC
1–0
Derby County FC
L
2020-11-07
Derby County FC
0–2
Barnsley FC
L
2020-11-04
Derby County FC
0–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2020-10-31
AFC Bournemouth
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2020-10-28
Derby County FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2020-10-23
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.55
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Derby County FC
46%
Bristol City FC or Derby County FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

