Derby County face a daunting historical record as they travel to face Burnley this weekend. The Rams have not won a league game at Turf Moor in nine attempts, a barren run that began after a 2-0 victory in October 2004 under George Burley.
That 2004 win remains their last success there, with the subsequent visits yielding four draws and five defeats. The overall head-to-head record is even more stark, with Burnley unbeaten in 14 league meetings since a Derby win in January 2007.
George Burley, the manager who oversaw that last victory, highlighted the statistic. "Derby County are winless in nine league visits to Burnley since a 2-0 victory in October 2004 under George Burley," he said.
The challenge comes at a difficult time for Paul Warne's side. Derby sit 22nd in the Championship with just four points from seven games, having lost their last three matches. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home defeat to Birmingham City, where Bobby Clark scored their solitary goal.
In a rare positive note, goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström has made more saves than any other keeper in the division this season with 28. He also ranks third for goals prevented, a key contribution given the team's defensive struggles. The squad faces injury concerns, with Craig Forsyth, Derry Murkin, Zetterström himself, Matt Clarke, and Rhian Brewster currently sidelined.
Burnley, who are 24th, are also in poor form, winless in 19 league games. The fixture at Turf Moor on Saturday, 19 September, presents a critical opportunity for both teams to halt their slides.
