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Pick of the stats: Derby County v Oxford United
TL;DR
Derby County's Championship play-off hopes are at risk after a 2-1 loss to Southampton, leaving them five points behind the top six. Oxford United ended a four-game winless streak with a crucial win against Watford.
Key points
- Derby County lost 2-1 to Southampton
- The Rams are five points behind the play-off spots
- Oxford United ended a four-game winless streak
- Oxford won against Watford
- Derby needs a positive result to keep play-off hopes alive
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[BBC]
Derby's hopes of a Championship play-off push took a knock last time out after they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Southampton.
The Rams sit two places and five points adrift of the top six and a positive result on Saturday could keep their play-off hopes alive.
Oxford ended a four-game winless run when they picked up a vital three points against Watford last Saturday.
The U's remain in the bottom three despite that win and are two points off Championship safety.
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Derby have failed to score in their past two league games against Oxford, only once going three without a goal against them (between 1987 and 1991).
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In what is the ninth different league campaign in which the two sides have met, Oxford are looking to complete the double over Derby for the first time.
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Derby have won their past five home league matches, last having a longer run between March and September 2024 (9).
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Oxford have won four of their past eight league games (D3 L1), more wins than they managed in their previous 22 Championship matches combined (3).
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Carlton Morris has scored 12 league goals for Derby this season - the last player to net more in a single Championship campaign for the club was Harry Wilson in 2018-19 (16 – incl. play-offs).
Q&A
What are Derby County's chances of making the Championship play-offs?
Derby County is currently five points adrift of the top six, making their chances of reaching the play-offs uncertain.
How did Oxford United perform in their last match?
Oxford United secured a vital three points by defeating Watford, ending a four-game winless streak.
What was the outcome of the Derby County vs Southampton match?
Derby County lost 2-1 to Southampton, which negatively impacted their play-off aspirations.