Derby v West Bromwich Albion: play-off push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Derby County host West Bromwich Albion in the Championship at Pride Park Stadium on 9 September 2026, with the visitors eyeing the play-off pack and the hosts looking to climb away from the relegation places.

These clubs drew 1-1 at Pride Park in January 2026. In the current table, West Bromwich Albion sit in the play-off spots while Derby County are in the relegation zone after five games.

Derby have lost three of their last five league matches, winning once away at Portsmouth and drawing with Cardiff. West Bromwich Albion have three wins from five, including a 1-0 victory over Watford last time out, plus a home draw with Charlton.

John Eustace is without eight injured players for Derby County: Craig Forsyth, Matthew Clarke, Carlton Morris, Lewis Travis, Rhian Brewster, Derry Murkin, Filip Bilbija and Patrick Agyemang. West Bromwich Albion have forward Michael Johnston injured.

West Bromwich Albion tend to control more of the ball, averaging 55% possession with 86.56% passing accuracy and eight goals scored across five games. Jimmy Morgan has three league goals and two assists so far, with Isaac Price also contributing. Derby have conceded 10 goals and average 45% possession. Bobby Clark leads their creativity with two assists, while the Rams' high crossing volume from open play could be a route to test the visitors' back line.

A win would strengthen West Bromwich Albion's grip on the play-off picture, while Derby could move closer to safety and ease early season pressure near the bottom.