Derby County fell to a 2-1 defeat to Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. The Rams will begin their league campaign with an away trip to Charlton Athletic on Saturday 15th August (3pm kick-off). League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in Championship, 69 pts, 20W-9D-17L from 46 games, recent form LWLWL. Goals this season: 67 scored, 59 conceded (+8 goal difference). Title race: 26 points behind leaders Coventry.
What happened?
Derby County suffered a 2-1 defeat to Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. The Rams' Sam Szmodics scored a magnificent 25-yard volley in first-half injury-time, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat. Ben House and Dom Jeffries gave the Imps early momentum with two first-half goals.
Why it matters for Derby County
The defeat will be a setback for Derby County, who will begin their league campaign with an away trip to Charlton Athletic on Saturday 15th August (3pm kick-off). The Rams will be looking to bounce back from the defeat and get their league campaign off to a strong start.
What comes next?
Derby County will face a tough test in their league campaign, but they will be looking to build on their strong performances in pre-season. The Rams will be hoping to get their league campaign off to a strong start and push for a top-six finish in the Championship.
Key stats
Derby County have scored 67 goals this season, conceding 59. They are 26 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in Championship, 69 pts, 20W-9D-17L from 46 games, recent form LWLWL.
Player focus
Sam Szmodics scored a magnificent 25-yard volley in first-half injury-time, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat. The Republic of Ireland international will be hoping to build on his strong performance and help Derby County get their league campaign off to a strong start.
Match report
Derby County fell to a 2-1 defeat to Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. The Rams' Sam Szmodics scored a magnificent 25-yard volley in first-half injury-time, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat. Ben House and Dom Jeffries gave the Imps early momentum with two first-half goals.
Post-match reaction
Derby County manager John Eustace will be hoping to bounce back from the defeat and get his team's league campaign off to a strong start. The Rams will face a tough test in their league campaign, but they will be looking to build on their strong performances in pre-season.
Transfer news
There is no transfer news to report at this time. The Rams will be looking to strengthen their squad in the coming weeks and months, but there is no news on any potential signings at this time.
