Derby County face a critical away test at Millwall this Saturday as they aim to end a five-match winless run. Their record of one win, four draws and seven losses has left them deep in relegation trouble.
Their recent form makes the trip to The Den a significant challenge. The Rams have not won since a 1-0 victory over Burnley on September 19, a run that now stretches to five games. They have drawn three and lost two in that sequence, most recently a 1-1 draw at Sheffield United last Friday where Bobby Clark scored a 37th-minute equaliser. This result is part of a longer winless run of zero wins, three draws and two losses in their last five matches. Their recent results include a 0-1 home defeat to Stoke City on Saturday 17 October, the 4-1 loss at QPR on 14 October, a 1-1 home draw with Wrexham on 10 October, and the 1-1 draw at Burnley on 19 September.
Millwall's Recent Form
Millwall, sitting 13th, have also been inconsistent but secured a win in their last four outings. They beat Preston 1-0 away on October 10 but have since lost at home to Swansea and away to Portsmouth, sandwiching a 2-2 draw with Lincoln. The Lions will be looking to build on that away victory as they host a struggling Derby side.
Derby's Current Situation
The pressure is mounting on Derby, who have conceded 21 goals this season while scoring only 10. The 4-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers on October 14 was a particular low point. The midfield trio of Bobby Clark, Ozoh and Szmodics supported striker Chris Martin. The team's overall tally of 10 goals scored and 21 conceded this season highlights their struggles at both ends of the pitch.
The last meeting between these sides ended in a 1-0 win for Millwall at The Den back in March.
