Derby County vs Stoke City: Match Preview, Form Guide, and Key Stats

Match Details

City: Derby
Stadium: Pride Park
Date: 2026-10-17
Time: 14:00:00
Competition: Championship

Derby County takes on Stoke City in Derby at Pride Park as part of the Championship. Both sides are looking to improve their position in the standings and continue their season momentum.

Current Form and Rankings

Derby County Current Ranking: 23

Stoke City Current Ranking: 9

Derby County Record: D,D,L,L,D

Stoke City Record: W,W,L,W,D

Both teams enter the match with different recent performances. Derby County will look to build on their current form, while Stoke City aims to find consistency and close the gap in the standings.

Key Players

Derby County Captain:

Derby County Top Scorer: Sammie Szmodics

Stoke City Captain:

Stoke City Top Scorer: Ethan Galbraith

These players are expected to play key roles in shaping the outcome, leading by example and creating opportunities for their teams.