Derby – West Brom

Derby’s narrow 0‑1 defeat to West Brom left the Rams stuck in 22nd place with just four points from eight games, a record of one win, one draw and five losses and a meagre 6‑13 goal difference. West Brom, meanwhile, moved up to fourth in the table, boosting their tally to 14 points after four victories, two draws and a single loss, and improving to a +3 goal difference on 10‑7. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in favour of the visitors, who now hold the only win in their two meetings this season. Derby’s survival hopes have become ever more precarious, while West Brom continue to press their challenge for a top‑four finish.