Derby County vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

Venue: Pride Park

Kick off: 3pm

Third placed Brighton & Hove Albion travel to Pride Park on Saturday looking to keep up with the Championships early pace setters.

The Rams will still be without Jamie Ward who is suffering from a pulled hamstring.

Nigel Clough could start with Connor Sammon alongside Theo Robinson as both scored in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Middlesborough.

Brighton are delighted that Spanish right back Bruno Saltor is available again for selection. Unfortunately for Gus Poyet star striker Craig Mackail Smith is still out with hamstring problems whilst Andrew Crofts is also unavailable for selection. Vicente will also miss the game with a knee injury.

Key Players:

Derby - Theo Robinson

Brighton - Will Buckley

My prediction?? The Seagulls soar to a hard fought 2-1 victory and return to winning ways.

 

[judewri]

Just arrived in derby and it's chilly - very slow journey m25 and m1 a nightmare - hope its better for people traveling up tomorrow !!!

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Good solid thread

 

[RM-Taylor]

I'd recommend coats and scarves for those travelling up north tomorrow. It's rather cold.

 

[perseus]

Who are the officials?

Pride Park
Football Ground Guide: Pride Park, Derby County Football Club

Their stadium makes them one of the best supported clubs in the Championship, built in 1997, the average attendance in a 33,000+ stadium in 2009-10 was an astonishing 29,207 (Championship League).

I think you can buy tickets on the day, so if your car does not start in damp weather ... it has happened.

 

[Everest]

Referee: ANDY WOOLMER
Assistants: Mark Astley and Simon Barrow
Fourth Official: Marc Perry

League Matches at Derby
Brighton wins - 4
Derby wins - 7
Draws - 1
Brighton goals - 12
Derby goals - 22

League Results at Derby (last 30 years)
English League Championship
29.11.2011 Derby County 0-1 Brighton
06.08.2005 Derby County 1-1 Brighton
03.11.2004 Derby County 3-0 Brighton
English Division One
14.12.2002 Derby County 1-0 Brighton
English Division Two (old)
21.09.1991 Derby County 3-1 Brighton
25.10.1986 Derby County 4-1 Brighton
17.03.1984 Derby County 0-3 Brighton

Last Season
29.11.2011
Derby County 0-1 Brighton
Att: 22,040
Possession: 50% - 50%
Shots on: 7 - 4
Shots off: 7 - 5
Corners: 6 - 7
Fouls: 15 - 11
Yellows: 2 - 3
Reds: 0 - 0
Scorers: Mackail-Smith (13)

 

[Titus]

Just arrived in derby and it's chilly - very slow journey m25 and m1 a nightmare - hope its better for people traveling up tomorrow !!!

It would be slow going that way.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Their stadium makes them one of the best supported clubs in the Championship, built in 1997, the average attendance in a 33,000+ stadium in 2009-10 was an astonishing 29,207 (Championship League)

Not quite true. Taking less than 300 to Middlesbrough is shocking.

 

[Acker79]

The day before? Shocking. Go large on us to lose.

 

[terryberry1]

Derby 2-0 Brighton. A miserable loss...... Unless Bruno plays

 

[Drebin]

A turgid but not unwelcome 0-0, then two weeks to get everyone fit and start afresh.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

The day before? Shocking. Go large on us to lose.

BBBW hasnt got a good recent record either, no win in 5 topics or something like that.

I think 1-0 to Brighton though - Barnes being the scorer.

 

[driller]

Good solid title to thread

In for a stormer 2-0 Albion

 

[Washie]

Bring back [MENTION=23454]HawkTheSeagull[/MENTION]

 

[brightonmark1234]

lose 2-0 even with Bruno back

 

[Washie]

Ashley Barnes Hat-trick, two for buckley for us and keogh to get one for derby

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

With Bruno back in the side the whole team will ooze confidence.

 

[smeariestbat]

lose 2-0 even with Bruno back

cheery so and so

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Bring back [MENTION=23454]HawkTheSeagull[/MENTION]

I lost my last game so im on a break from it to lose the bad luck......and to allow Bruno and CMS to return.

 

[SeagullinExile]

Tricky one this. I reckon a draw would be a good days work. Although, we could nick it with a sneaky 1-0. I'd be a lot happier if Bruno plays mind.