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How did Bristol City and Derby County perform?

Bristol City and Derby County Match Stats

Bristol City and Derby County Lineups
Bristol City
3-4-3
Derby County
4-2-3-1Bristol City and Derby County Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Championship Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57-29 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37-26 | 11 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich |
25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42-24 | 18 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston |
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36-25 | 11 | 43 |
| 5 | Millwall |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29-33 | -4 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford |
25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37-29 | 8 | 41 |
| 7 | Hull |
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40-38 | 2 | 41 |
| 8 | Stoke |
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32-23 | 9 | 40 |
| 9 | Wrexham |
26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38-32 | 6 | 40 |
| 10 | Bristol City |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38-29 | 9 | 39 |
| 11 | QPR |
26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38-39 | -1 | 38 |
| 12 | Leicester |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37-38 | -1 | 37 |
| 13 | Derby |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35-35 | 0 | 35 |
| 14 | Birmingham |
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35-36 | -1 | 34 |
| 15 | Southampton |
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38-38 | 0 | 33 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd |
25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36-38 | -2 | 32 |
| 17 | Swansea |
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27-33 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 | West Brom |
26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29-35 | -6 | 31 |
| 19 | Charlton |
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25-32 | -7 | 29 |
| 20 | Blackburn |
25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24-30 | -6 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth |
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21-35 | -14 | 25 |
| 22 | Norwich |
26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28-39 | -11 | 24 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd |
25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25-35 | -10 | 22 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed |
25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18-51 | -33 | -7 |
Qualification/Relegation
Bristol City vs Derby County Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-01-04
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Bristol City faced off against Derby County at Ashton Gate Stadium (Bristol). The Championship fixture, contested on January 04, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Bristol City were sitting in 10th place with 39 points. Their campaign has seen 11 wins and 6 draws, leaving them with a record of 9 losses.
Derby County, sitting in 13th with 35 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 9 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 3 Championship meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Bristol City have secured 1 wins.
However, Derby County have proven to be tough opponents, winning 1 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 1 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 1 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Bristol City
- Bristol City 0-2 Preston (Championship, Jan 04, 2026)
- Bristol City 5-0 Portsmouth (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Millwall 2-1 Bristol City (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- West Brom 1-2 Bristol City (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Bristol City 2-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Coventry 1-0 Bristol City (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Bristol City 2-2 Leicester (Championship, Dec 10, 2025)
- Bristol City 0-1 Millwall (Championship, Dec 06, 2025)
- Portsmouth 0-1 Bristol City (Championship, Nov 29, 2025)
Recent Matches of Derby County
- Derby 1-2 Wrexham (Championship, Jan 04, 2026)
- Derby 1-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Leicester 2-1 Derby (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Birmingham 1-1 Derby (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Derby 1-1 Portsmouth (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Sheffield Wed 0-3 Derby (Championship, Dec 15, 2025)
- Derby 1-1 Millwall (Championship, Dec 10, 2025)
- Derby 1-3 Leicester (Championship, Dec 06, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby (Championship, Nov 29, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Bristol City vs Derby County clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

Coventry
Middlesbrough
Ipswich
Preston
Millwall
Watford
Hull
Stoke
Wrexham
QPR
Leicester
Birmingham
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Swansea
West Brom
Charlton
Blackburn
Portsmouth
Norwich
Oxford Utd
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