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·28 February 2026

Derby fight back to rise from 12th to 7th

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Derby County beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 at Pride Park to climb from 12th to 7th in the Championship after a second half turnaround.

Hayden Carter headed Blackburn in front in the first minute of first half stoppage time from Yuri Ribeiro's cross after a set piece.

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After the restart, Ben Brereton Díaz swept in Derry Murkin's cut-back to level (55.).

Matthew Clarke then put Derby ahead from close range following a set piece (74.).

Substitute Rhian Brewster glanced in Murkin's delivery to seal the points (82.).

Carter later went off injured after treatment, with Taylor Gardner Hickman introduced.

The Rams registered six shots on target from 14 attempts. Blackburn produced 11 attempts and three on target.

Derby host Sheffield Wednesday next. Blackburn host Portsmouth next.

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