Mohammed Fuseini scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to earn Derby County a 1-1 draw away to Burnley. The substitute struck in the 93rd minute, assisted by Rhian Brewster, to cancel out Zeki Amdouni's first-half opener for the hosts.
Derby County sit 22nd in the Championship on four points after seven games, but this hard-fought point lifts them off the foot of the table. The result halts a run of three consecutive league defeats and provides a significant morale boost ahead of their next fixture, a home game against Wrexham on 10 October.
How the match unfolded
Burnley took the lead after 34 minutes when Zeki Amdouni converted a cross from Lucas Pires Silva. Derby had dominated possession and created more chances, registering 16 shots to Burnley's six, but found themselves trailing at the break.
Manager John Eustace made a double change after 66 minutes, introducing Oscar Fraulo and the eventual hero, Mohammed Fuseini. The pressure built as Derby pushed forward, with Fuseini's late intervention finally rewarding their endeavour. The visitors finished the game with 53% possession and forced three saves from Burnley goalkeeper G. Coudert.
Derby's discipline was tested, with D. Ozoh and Corey Blackett-Taylor both receiving yellow cards in the second half. The team's recent form shows one win, one draw and three losses in their last five matches, a sequence you can review on our standings page.
This draw follows a 2-1 home defeat to Birmingham City last weekend. The full schedule of upcoming games, including the Wrexham clash, is available on our fixtures list. With six goals scored and 13 conceded this season, defensive solidity remains a key focus as Derby look to climb the table.
Manager John Eustace praised the impact of his substitutes after the 1-1 draw at Burnley. He said, "The changes unsettled them and Mo took his chance superbly." The club confirmed the team has now scored seven goals and conceded 14 this season. Derby's next match is at home to Wrexham on 10 October.
Derby County face a defensive injury crisis. Manager John Eustace confirmed Eiran Cashin will be out for six to seven weeks with a calf injury sustained in training. He also revealed Charlie Taylor suffered a hamstring injury against Burnley. Eustace said, "Losing Cash is obviously a huge blow. Charlie has come off as well." The manager stated Sondre Langas and Dion Sanderson are now the club's only fit central defenders. Derby, 22nd in the Championship on five points, have eight first-team players sidelined. None are expected back during the international break.
