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      Fine margins fall in Derby County's favour at home

      Derby County defeat Stoke City

      Derby County overcame Stoke City in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, in a game relating to matchweek 8. In this competition, both teams came from a draw.

      After 31 minutes, Max Bird opened the scoring for Derby County, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box, laid on by Graeme Shinnie. Derby's team scored their second goal of the game through Curtis Davies, in the 34th minute, assisted by Graeme Shinnie.

      Tom Ince netted the last goal after 58 minutes with a left-foot shot.

      After the result Stoke City are 5th in the table, with 14 points, while Derby County sit 24th place, with -2 points. In the next fixture, Derby's team visit Sheffield United, while Stoke-on-Trent's team will play at home against Hull City.

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      Derby County
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 14 shots

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 32%

      • Ended a poor run of 4 games without winning

      Stoke City
      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 67%

      • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 545 passes

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      STADIUM

      Pride Park Stadium
      Capacity33 597
      Pitch size105x68m
      Founded1997
      Head-to-head
      54
      39% Wins
      43
      31% Wins
      137
      Official matches