History of the Bristol City v Derby County fixture
Derby County face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 31 games played, Rams have recorded 9 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate was less than a year ago, in March 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Bristol City | 1-1 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Derby County | 2 - 1 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Apr | Derby County | 0 - 2 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Dec | Bristol City | 2 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Apr | Bristol City | 2 - 1 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Derby County | 1 - 0 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 07 Mar | Derby County | 2 - 1 | Bristol City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bristol City's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Robins have scored 7, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.
Derby County's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rams have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 21 matches.
Derby County's 30 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 7 |
| Derby County | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Rams out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bristol City. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bristol City | Failed to win in previous 8 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Derby County | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here