Derby County face Swansea City at Pride Park this Saturday in a crucial early-season Championship fixture. The Rams are desperate for their first victory of the campaign, while the visitors could go top of the table with a win, as reported by www.google.com.
Derby's season has started slowly, leaving them 16th in the Championship with just one point from two games. Their recent form reads DL, having drawn 2-2 with Cardiff City at home before losing to Charlton. They have scored three goals but conceded four, giving them a -1 goal difference. You can see their current position on our standings page. The team is already five points behind early leaders Millwall, making this home game against ninth-placed Swansea a significant opportunity to build momentum.
Can Derby County end their winless start?
Paul Warne's side has struggled to turn performances into results so far. The draw against Cardiff at Pride Park was followed by a disappointing defeat, leaving the Rams without a win in their opening two matches. Their next chance comes immediately, with the visit of Swansea City scheduled for Saturday, 29 August 2026. A positive result is vital to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. The squad will be looking to striker Carlton Morris for inspiration, as he scored in the last game against Cardiff.
Morris has a strong record against this weekend's opponents. He has netted three times in his last five league appearances against Swansea City. His form will be key if Derby are to improve their home record, which has seen them go winless in their last two league games at Pride Park. Before that dip, however, they had won six of their previous eight home league fixtures, showing the potential is there.
What is Swansea City's recent form?
The Swans present a tough challenge. They arrive in Derby unbeaten in their last five away league games, winning three and drawing two. Their last longer unbeaten run on the road was an 11-game streak between February and November 2020. Despite this strong form, history at Pride Park is not on their side. Swansea have won only one of their last seven Championship away games against Derby County, drawing two and losing four. Their sole victory in that period was a 2-1 win back in November 2024.
What is the head-to-head history between these teams?
Recent encounters have favoured Derby County. Last season, the Rams completed the league double over Swansea, winning 2-1 away and 2-0 at the iPro Stadium. Derby County have never won three consecutive Football League games against Swansea City, so a victory on Saturday would set a new club record in this fixture. This historical edge, combined with Morris's scoring record against them, provides a psychological boost for the home side.
Looking ahead, the fixture is a critical one for Derby's early-season aspirations. Securing three points would not only provide their first win but also help close the gap to the teams above them in our standings. The match kicks off at 12:30 BST on Saturday at Pride Park. Fans can track all the key statistics from the game on our dedicated stats page.
