The England Championship offers an intriguing encounter on 06.04.2026 between Derby and Stoke City. Although Derby is slightly more likely to emerge victorious, the match could go either way. We’ve compiled detailed analytics, including team strengths, potential weaknesses, and key players to watch. Don’t forget to read our prediction before making your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Southampton | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 63/48 | 63 |
| 8 | Derby | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 58/51 | 60 |
| 9 | Watford | 40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 51/48 | 56 |
| 11 | Norwich | 40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 53/47 | 55 |
| 12 | Stoke City | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 48/43 | 54 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 51/51 | 54 |
Key Player Statistics: Derby vs Stoke City
Derby vs Stoke City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Stoke City | Derby | 09.08.2025 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Stoke City | 03.05.2025 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Derby | 02.11.2024 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Derby | Stoke City | 22.07.2023 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Derby | 30.12.2021 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Derby | Stoke City | 18.09.2021 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Derby | 20.03.2021 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Stoke City | 12.12.2020 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Stoke City | 31.01.2020 | 4-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Derby | 17.08.2019 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Coventry | Derby | 03.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Championship | Derby | Birmingham | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Portsmouth | Derby | 16.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Millwall | Derby | 10.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Sheffield Wednesday | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Blackburn | 28.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Hull City | Derby | 24.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Championship | Watford | Derby | 21.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Swansea | 14.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Ipswich | 07.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Stoke City | Sheffield Wednesday | 03.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Preston | Stoke City | 20.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Watford | 14.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Ipswich | 10.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Championship | Swansea | Stoke City | 07.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Coventry | Stoke City | 28.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Oxford United | 25.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Leicester | 21.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| FA Cup | Stoke City | Fulham | 15.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Charlton | Stoke City | 11.02.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Derby VS Stoke City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Derby vs Stoke City
Bookies' predictions
Derby
Betting Intelligence: Derby vs Stoke City
Derby County are on a mission. Sitting eighth in the Championship with 60 points from 39 games, the Rams are firmly in the play-off conversation — and every home game matters now. Stoke City arrive at Pride Park with something to prove too, but the gap between these sides tells a clear story heading into this one.
Derby's recent form is genuinely impressive. Five wins from their last six Championship outings, including a stunning 5-0 demolition at Bristol City and back-to-back home victories over Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday. They're playing with real confidence right now. Stoke, meanwhile, have won just twice in their last seven — losses to Preston, Swansea and Coventry making up a deeply inconsistent run. The momentum is firmly with the hosts.
Here's what you need to watch for — Derby's attacking threat is being shared across the squad. P. Agyemang and C. Morris are joint top scorers with 10 goals each, while J. Ward leads the assists chart with seven. That's a team firing from multiple directions, which makes them extremely difficult to contain. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Stoke having a solid defensive record — they've conceded 43 goals this season, and their last away performance ended in a 3-1 defeat at Preston.
The one danger man for Stoke is S. Thomas. Ten goals and nine assists from 38 appearances — that's an extraordinary contribution. If he gets space in behind Derby's defensive line, he can cause problems. Keeping him quiet could be the tactical key to this game.
Here's a surprising stat that jumped out at me — in the last four Championship head-to-head meetings played at Stoke's ground, Derby have won only once. But at Pride Park, the home advantage has been a genuine factor historically. Derby won 4-0 here back in January 2020 and have the crowd behind them at a crucial moment in the season.
The betting markets have Derby at 2.00 — and honestly, that looks like genuine value here. The draw at 3.45 is interesting if you're cautious, but I don't see Stoke having enough quality on the road to nick anything. My bold prediction: Derby win 2-0, with Agyemang grabbing one. Both teams to score looks poor value given Stoke's toothless away displays recently — consider backing Derby to win to nil instead.
Pride Park will be rocking. Derby need this win to keep their play-off push alive — and I fully expect them to deliver it.
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Where to Bet on Derby vs Stoke City
Our Derby vs Stoke City betting prediction
Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Vickers | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 72 |
| K. Wilson | England | 26 | Defender | 178 | 71 |
| E. Adams | Gambia | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| C. Forsyth | Scotland | 37 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| A. Weimann | Austria | 34 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| B. Osborn | England | 31 | Midfielder | 176 | 75 |
| D. Batth | England | 35 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| C. Elder | Australia | 31 | Defender | 180 | 67 |
| K. Jackson | England | 32 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| J. Ward | England | 30 | Midfielder | 167 | 68 |
| K. Goudmijn | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | 58 |
| J. Widell Zetterström | Sweden | 27 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 82 |
| D. Sanderson | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| O. Beck | Wales | 23 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| J. Rooney | England | 22 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| D. Brown | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 | 83 |
| D. Ozoh | England | 20 | Midfielder | 190 | 68 |
| L. Wheeldon | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Clark | England | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| I. Gordon | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Vidigal | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 67 |
| S. Thomas | Wales | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| B. Gibson | England | 33 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| J. Bonham | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 95 |
| B. Wilmot | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| T. Seko | Japan | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| V. Johansson | Sweden | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 72 |
| E. Bocat | France | 26 | Defender | 182 | 71 |
| M. Manhoef | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 179 | 69 |
| E. Tezgel | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| J. Donley | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Tchamadeu | England | 22 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| A. Phillips | England | 20 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| Mohammed Olabosun Lawal | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Koumas | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| William Smith | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Griffin | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Fawunmi | England | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jaden Mears | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Lawal | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
Derby vs Stoke City match odds
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