Derby County face a difficult trip to Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday, seeking a first league win in six attempts. The Rams are expected to name a similar side to the one that drew 1-1 with Wrexham last time out, with no major changes reported.
That result at Pride Park, where Szmodics' early strike was cancelled out late on, left Derby 23rd in the Championship standings with just six points from nine games. Their recent form reads two draws and three defeats, a run that has them deep in the relegation zone. The team's last victory was a 2-0 win at Portsmouth on the first of September, and they have since conceded 8 goals while scoring only 4 in their five-match winless streak.
QPR’s recent form and threat
Their hosts, QPR, have proven hard to beat recently, drawing each of their last four matches. Those results have them sitting in sixth place, presenting a stern challenge for a Derby side desperate for points. The Rams' recent results, including a 1-1 draw at Burnley and home defeats to Birmingham and West Brom, show a team struggling to turn performances into victories.
Derby’s struggle for wins
The last five league games have yielded zero wins, two draws, and three losses. Since the Portsmouth win, they have conceded late equalisers and suffered narrow defeats, compounding their problems at the bottom of the table. The midfield trio of Mowatt, Ozoh, and Mohammed Fuseini will aim to supply forwards Clark, Szmodics, and Morris.
Derby County's next fixture is away at QPR on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
