Norwich City FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 46 games · 65 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 46 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Marc Perry
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Sep | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | Preston North End FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jul | Manchester City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 18 Jul | Burnley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Sep | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Reading FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jul | Leeds United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Norwich City FC | Derby County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 65 | Points | 69 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 19 / 8 / 19 | W / D / L | 20 / 9 / 17 |
| 63 | Scored | 67 |
| 56 | Conceded | 59 |
| +7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.41 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 41% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Norwich City FC are 9th (65 pts). Derby County FC are 8th (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Carrow Road will turn into a battlefield for Norwich City FC and Derby County FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Max Bird, as he is very good at scoring at Carrow Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Derby County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Marco Stiepermann, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Norwich City FC in their trying to find a way past Derby County FC's compact .
- 25' Norwich City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 385 games and scored 452 goals.
- 35' Morgan Whittaker has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' Norwich City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 49' 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 Nathan Byrne suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' Christoph Zimmermann has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 57' Adam Idah gets the nod from Norwich City FC. He replaces Onel Hernandez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' Derby County FC make a change. Duane Holmes trudges off to be replaced by Morgan Whittaker on 63 minutes.
- 68' Derby County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Marco Stiepermann exits the field as Mario Vrancic enters on 69.
- 74' The 31-year-old Duane Holmes has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Graeme Shinnie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' The whistle greets Kamil Jozwiak as he departs to be replaced by Max Bird.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Jason Knight is booked for Derby County FC — Yellow card on 81.
- 84' The whistle greets Emiliano Buendia as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Hugill.
- 86' Norwich City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
- 87' GOAL! Wayne Rooney scores on 87.
- 88' Jack Marriott is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wayne Rooney at the 88 minute mark.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Norwich City FC and Derby County FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 34
- 20
- 6
- 18
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↓ Adam Idah 57'
- 1
- 22
- 17
- 2
- 7
Bench
- 33
- 5
- 27
-
8
Mario Vrancic ↑ 69'
- 23
-
9
Jordan Hugill ↑ 84'
-
35
Adam Idah ↑ 57'
Coach
Daniel Farke
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 33
- 22
-
25
Duane Holmes ↓ Morgan Whittaker 63'
- 1
- 12
- 4
-
32
Wayne Rooney C ↓ Jack Marriott 88'
-
7
Kamil Jozwiak ↓ Max Bird 80'
- 26
- 38
Bench
- 21
- 3
-
8
Max Bird ↑ 80'
-
14
Jack Marriott ↑ 88'
- 6
-
18
Morgan Whittaker ↑ 63'
- 49
Coach
Phillip Cocu
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Borja Sainz | 3 |
| Teemu Pukki | 2 |
| Wayne Rooney | 1 |
| Craig Bryson | 1 |
| Kieran Dowell | 1 |
| Timm Klose | 1 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
| Craig Bryson | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
2020-10-03
Norwich City FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
2020-09-27
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Norwich City FC
L
2020-09-19
Norwich City FC
2–2
Preston North End FC
D
2020-09-12
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–1
Norwich City FC
W
2020-07-26
Manchester City FC
5–0
Norwich City FC
L
2020-07-18
Norwich City FC
0–2
Burnley FC
L
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Norwich City FC or Derby County FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Derby County FC
68%
Norwich City FC or Derby County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

