Derby hit back to sink Blackburn Rovers and climb to seventh | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Derby County beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1. Hayden Carter headed Blackburn Rovers ahead in the first minute of first half stoppage time before Ben Brereton Díaz equalised in the 55th minute. Matthew Clarke swung the game with a close-range finish (74.), then substitute Rhian Brewster sealed it with a header (82.). Derby created more, posting 14 attempts to Blackburn Rovers' 10, and edged the key moments after the restart. The Rams rise from 12th to seventh in the Championship and host Sheffield Wednesday next, while Blackburn Rovers welcome Portsmouth.

Player of the Match: Derry Murkin supplied two assists and four key passes, repeatedly finding space on the left to deliver and unlock Blackburn Rovers' defence.

Stat of the Match: Matthew Clarke made 13 clearances, a dominant defensive display that underpinned Derby's turnaround.

Three Things We Learned: Murkin created four key passes and completed 12 final-third passes, the game's most productive supply line. Brewster's cameo was clinical, scoring with his only attempt and adding one key pass after coming on. Derby registered six shots on target to three and 14 attempts overall, while Blackburn Rovers' 22 crosses produced just 27.3% accuracy.