Derby County FC vs Portsmouth FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Portsmouth FC — Championship at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Alex James (England)
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 10 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Preston North End FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Derby County FC | Portsmouth FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #19 |
| 5 | Points | 8 |
| 8 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 14 | Conceded | 10 |
| -7 | GD | -1 |
| 0.63 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 13% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Portsmouth FC this season
Portsmouth FC this season
Derby County FC are 22nd (5 pts). Portsmouth FC are 19th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Portsmouth FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/5
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Portsmouth FC
| Marko Milovanovic | 2 G | |
| Ebou Adams | 1 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Segecic | 1 G | |
| Terry Devlin | 1 G | |
| Ryan Kavuma-McQueen | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Pride Park Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Derby County FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 390 games and scored 457 goals.
- 8' Brilliant from the ! Kane Wilson makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 8.
- 13' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Derby County FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 18' Derby County FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 23' Eiran Cashin doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' Derby County FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 29' Ebou Adams doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Abdoulaye Kamara suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Terry Devlin is replaced by Zak Swanson.
- 51' Josh Murphy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Matt Ritchie is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 58' Nathaniel Phillips has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eiran Cashin on 58 minute.
- 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Mousinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Freddie Potts makes way for Abdoulaye Kamara at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 65' Marlon Pack does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 66' Kayden Jackson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Harness on 66 minute.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Josh Murphy is replaced by Paddy Lane.
- 76' Derby County FC make a change. Ebou Adams trudges off to be replaced by Liam Thompson on 76 minutes.
- 78' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Colby Bishop is replaced by Elias Sorensen on 78 minute.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 85' That is a card for Portsmouth FC. Tom McIntyre will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Derby County FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- With this win, Derby County FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 8
- 3
-
18
Marcus Harness ↓ Kayden Jackson 66'
- 11
- 2
- 35
-
10
Jerry Yates ↓ James Collins 76'
-
32
Ebou Adams ↓ Liam Thompson 76'
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
19
Kayden Jackson ↑ 66'
- 27
- 31
-
9
James Collins ↑ 76'
-
20
Callum Elder ↑ 66'
-
12
Nathaniel Phillips ↑ 58'
-
16
Liam Thompson ↑ 76'
- 7
- 39
Coach
Paul Warne
Portsmouth FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
-
30
Matt Ritchie ↓ Christian Saydee 46'
-
23
Josh Murphy ↓ Paddy Lane 72'
- 21
- 3
- 49
-
9
Colby Bishop ↓ Elias Sorensen 78'
- 16
- 8
-
24
Terry Devlin ↓ Zak Swanson 46'
- 13
Bench
- 31
-
18
Elias Sorensen ↑ 78'
- 5
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 46'
- 4
-
25
Abdoulaye Kamara ↑ 64'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↑ 72'
-
22
Zak Swanson ↑ 46'
- 17
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Ward | 2 |
| Robert Atkinson | 2 |
| James Collins | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Owen Moxon | 1 |
| Abu Kamara | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
52%
Derby County FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

