Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Derby County: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Derby County in the Championship on Saturday, 08 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Derby County secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Blackburn Rovers, extending their impressive run of form. The result might come as a surprise given Blackburn’s recent wins against Bristol City and Leicester City, but Derby’s consistent performances, including four consecutive wins prior to this match, showcased their resilience. Key moments included first-half goals from Carlton Morris and Patrick Agyemang for Derby, which set the tone for the game. Blackburn’s response came via a penalty from Yuki Ohashi, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.

Despite dominating possession, Blackburn couldn’t convert their control into a winning result. The loss ends a promising run for Blackburn, who had won three of their last four matches before this defeat. Derby’s players, particularly Morris and Agyemang, stood out with their goal-scoring contributions, while Blackburn’s efforts were hampered by their inability to create clear-cut chances despite their possession advantage.

Blackburn Rovers enjoyed a significant possession advantage with 65% of the ball compared to Derby’s 35%, yet they were unable to translate this into a victory. The home side also had a commanding lead in corners, taking 13 to Derby’s 3, indicating their dominance in the attacking third. However, Derby’s efficiency in front of goal with a lower successful dribble percentage (9% compared to Blackburn’s 50%) suggest they made the most of their limited opportunities. The match saw a total of four yellow cards, with Derby receiving three, reflecting a more disciplined performance from Blackburn in terms of fouls.

The game’s pivotal moments came early with Derby’s Carlton Morris and Patrick Agyemang scoring in the 19th and 45th minutes, respectively, setting a challenging pace for Blackburn. Blackburn’s response was a penalty converted by Yuki Ohashi in the 66th minute, but it proved insufficient to salvage a point. The match saw a flurry of substitutions, with Derby making five changes compared to Blackburn’s three, possibly indicating a tactical shift to maintain their lead. Yellow cards were handed out to both teams, with Derby receiving three, which might have influenced the game’s intensity.

Blackburn Rovers lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation with Aynsley Pears in goal, and a back three of Lewis Miller, Sean McLoughlin, and Ryan Hedges. The midfield was anchored by Axel Henriksson and Taylor Gardner-Hickman, with Ryan Alebiosu and Dion De Neve providing width. Up front, Ryoya Morishita and Yuki Ohashi supported Andri Gudjohnsen. Despite their possession dominance, the formation struggled to break down Derby’s defence effectively, contributing to their defeat.

Derby County deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Jacob Widell Zetterström between the posts and a back three of Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, and Matt Clarke. The midfield quartet of Joe Ward, Bobby Clark, David Ozoh, and Callum Elder provided a solid base, while Ben Brereton Díaz and Patrick Agyemang played just behind the lone striker, Carlton Morris. This setup allowed Derby to counter-attack effectively, with Morris and Agyemang capitalising on their opportunities to secure the win.

Ben Brereton Diaz of Derby County was named Man of the Match for his crucial contribution to the victory. He was involved in the build-up to both goals on his return to Ewood Park, emphasising his ability to make the most of limited possession, making him a standout performer in the match.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Sheffield United (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Hull City (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Sheffield United (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (H)

Currently 19th in the league with 16 points, Blackburn Rovers will face 4th-placed Preston North End, who have 26 points, on November 21, 2025 at 20:00.

Sitting 10th in the league with 23 points, Derby County’s next match is against 15th-placed Watford, who have 20 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

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