Ipswich Town edge Derby as Davis heads decisive winner | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Derby County lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town at Pride Park. Lewis Travis put through his own net in the eighth minute to hand the visitors an early lead. Rhian Brewster levelled from the spot for Derby (68.), before Leif Davis glanced in the winner (77.). Lewis Travis then received a second yellow and was sent off in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Derby managed just one shot on target from nine attempts, struggling to turn territory into chances. The Tractor Boys climb from fourth to third in the Championship and visit Wrexham in the FA Cup next, while Derby host Swansea next.

Player of the Match: Leif Davis decided the contest with a precise header and backed it up with 26 of 28 passes completed plus three accurate crosses, marrying end product with control on the left.

Stat of the Match: Josh Vickers produced five saves, keeping the Rams in contention until the end.

Three Things We Learned: Derby created too little, finishing with one shot on target from nine attempts. Bobby Clark's driving runs mattered, drawing the penalty that Rhian Brewster converted. The Tractor Boys' bench impact told, with Kasey McAteer coming on to supply the decisive assist.