Derby denied by Mepham's stoppage-time header | OneFootball

Derby County drew 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park on Friday night, rising from 10th to eighth as Chris Mepham struck in second half stoppage time to cancel out Patrick Agyemang's opener.

In the 44th minute, Patrick Agyemang tapped in from close range after a set piece to put the Rams ahead.

Eric Ramsay's triple change introduced Jed Wallace, Daryl Dike and Josh Maja (61.), and West Bromwich Albion built pressure down both flanks.

Chris Mepham then replaced the injured Krystian Bielik (74.), shoring up the visitors before his decisive late impact.

Jacob Zetterström saved from Maja in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time. From the resulting corner, Mepham headed into the top right, with Jayson Molumby nodding the assist, in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time.

Derby had 58.1% possession yet produced five attempts with one on target. West Bromwich Albion registered 13 attempts, four on target.

Next, Derby visit Bristol City. West Bromwich Albion travel to Portsmouth.