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Match in Five Sentences: Bristol City 0-5 Derby County at Ashton Gate, a statement away win. Rhian Brewster opened the scoring in the 13th minute, converting Callum Elder's cross. Ben Brereton Díaz and Bobby Clark struck to make it three by the break (16., 36.), then Patrick Agyemang's header stretched the lead after the restart (66.). City enjoyed 60.6% possession but managed only one shot on target as Derby produced seven on target from 17 attempts. Derby rise from 11th to 6th and host Ipswich Town next, while The Robins drop from 7th to 9th and visit Hull.

Player of the Match: Joe Ward dictated the right flank, creating a big chance and delivering the cross for the fourth goal, while adding one tackle won and two clearances.

Stat of the Match: City enjoyed 60.6% possession yet registered only one shot on target, a stark gap between control and threat.

Three Things We Learned: Derby were three up by half-time through Brewster, Brereton Díaz and Clark, and never allowed City to reset. Elder and Ward supplied two assists between them from crosses, highlighting the Rams' width. Late contributions mattered too, with Lars-Jorgen Salvesen adding a fifth from Andreas Weimann's pass.